Agenda — Hemet City Council, March 24, 2026 (part 2 of 3)

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application must be submitted in writing concurrently with the project’s initial land-use application.

2. Standard for Granting Relief. The City Council may grant a waiver or adjustment only if the applicant demonstrates, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the application of the requirements of this Chapter would:
a. Result in a "taking" of property without just compensation under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution or Article I, Section 19 of the California Constitution; or
b. Lack an essential nexus between the requirement and the project's impact; or
c. Not be roughly proportional in nature and extent to the impact of the proposed development.

3. Administrative Record and Findings. The City Council’s decision shall be based on a written record and shall include specific findings of fact. If the Council determines that the requirement is unconstitutional as applied, it shall provide for a narrowly tailored adjustment to the requirement (e.g., a reduced fee or modified on-site requirement) to the extent necessary to achieve constitutional proportionality.

4. Burden of Proof. In any administrative or legal proceeding, the burden of proving that the requirement lacks a nexus or is disproportionate shall rest solely with the applicant.

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90-1511 Appeals.

A. Right to Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a final administrative decision, determination, or requirement issued by the Administrator or the Building Official pursuant to this Chapter, including but not limited to the calculation of the Building Valuation, the denial of a Public Art Plan, or the determination of Qualified Artist status, may appeal such decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section.

B. Filing and Timing:

1. Written Appeal Required: An appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of the date of the decision being appealed.

2. Specific Grounds: The appeal must state the specific grounds for the appeal and the specific error or abuse of discretion alleged to have been committed by the Administrator.

3. Appeals Fee: The appeal shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in an amount established by City Council resolution to cover the City’s cost of processing and hearing the appeal.

C. Appellate Body and Hearing:

1. First Level of Appeal: Appeals of administrative decisions shall be heard by the Planning Commission. The hearing shall be scheduled within 45 days of the filing of a complete appeal application.

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2. Standard of Review: The Planning Commission shall review the matter de novo, but shall limit its review to the requirements and standards set forth in this Chapter and any adopted Administrative Guidelines.

3. Notice of Decision: The Planning Commission shall issue a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing, which shall be mailed to the appellant.

D. Final Appeal to City Council:

1. Eligibility: A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of the Planning Commission’s written decision.

2. Council Action. The City Council may elect to:
a. Affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Planning Commission; or b. Remand the matter back to the Planning Commission or Administrator for further proceedings.

3. Finality: The decision of the City Council shall be final and shall be the City’s final administrative action for purposes of judicial review.

E. Stay of Proceedings. The filing of a timely appeal shall stay all further proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed, including the issuance of building permits or Certificates of Occupancy, unless the Administrator certifies to the appellate body that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property.

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90-1512 Enforcement; Remedies; and Penalties.

A. Violations:

1. Non-Compliance: It shall be unlawful for any Developer, Property Owner, or person to fail to comply with any requirement, condition of approval, or standard set forth in this Chapter. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

2. Public Nuisance: Any Artwork installed, maintained, or removed in violation of this Chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, subject to abatement in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article II of Chapter 1 of this Code.

B. Administrative and Legal Remedies. The City shall have the authority to utilize any one or a combination of the following remedies to ensure compliance:

1. Permit and Inspection Holds: The Administrator or Building Official shall withhold the issuance of building permits, the approval of any interim or final inspections, and the issuance of any temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy for any project in a state of non-compliance.

2. Draw on Security: If a Developer fails to install approved Artwork or pay the In-Lieu Fee within the timelines established in Section 90-1506, the City shall have the immediate right to draw upon any performance bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit to satisfy the Public Art Contribution.

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3. Specific Performance: The City may seek an injunction or order for specific performance in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel the installation, repair, or restoration of Artwork as required by an approved Art Plan or recorded Maintenance Covenant.

4. Administrative Citations: Violations may be addressed through the City’s administrative citation process, with fines increasing for subsequent offenses as established by City Council resolution.

5. Cost Recovery and Liens: The City shall be entitled to recover all costs associated with the enforcement of this Chapter, including staff time, expert consultant fees, and legal fees. If the City performs "self-help" repairs on Artwork pursuant to a recorded easement, such costs shall be recorded as a Lien or Special Assessment against the real property.

C. Protection of Public Art (Criminal and Civil Penalties):

Prohibited Acts: It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally deface, vandalize, alter, damage, or remove any Artwork installed pursuant to this Chapter, whether on public or private property, without prior written authorization from the City.

Penalties:

1. Criminal Prosecution: Any person who violates this subsection may be charged with a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in the California Penal Code (Section 594 et seq.).

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2. Administrative Fine: In addition to criminal penalties, the City may issue an administrative citation for the maximum amount allowed by law.

3. Mandatory Restitution: Any person found to have vandalized or damaged Artwork shall be required to pay full restitution to the City (for public works) or the Property Owner (for private works). Restitution shall include the actual cost of professional restoration by a conservator approved by the City, or the full replacement value of the work if restoration is technically infeasible.

4. Property Owner Responsibility: If the owner of private property fails to repair vandalized Artwork within [30] days of the damage occurring , artwork on private property is damaged by vandalism, acts of God, or third-party actions, the Property Owner shall not be required to repair or replace the artwork, provided the Owner was not at fault and had complied with all routine maintenance obligations under the Maintenance Covenant.

However, if damaged artwork poses a safety hazard or visual blight, the Owner shall remove the damaged artwork within [30] days of receiving written notice from the City. If the damage resulted from the Owner's own actions, neglect, or failure to perform required maintenance, the City may treat the failure to repair as a violation of the Maintenance Covenant and proceed with the remedies set forth in Subsection B. Upon removal of artwork damaged by vandalism, acts of God, or third parties (where the

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Owner was not at fault), the Owner may elect to: (a) replace the artwork with a new installation of comparable value subject to City approval; (b) pay the current In-Lieu Fee into the AIPP Fund; or (c) request termination of the Maintenance Covenant, subject to City Council approval. 90-1513 Administrative Guidelines.

A. Authority to Adopt Guidelines. The Administrator is hereby authorized to develop, adopt, and periodically amend "Art in Public Places Administrative Guidelines" (the "Guidelines") to provide detailed procedural and technical standards for the implementation of this Chapter. The Guidelines shall be consistent with the purposes and requirements of this Article and shall be maintained on file in the Department of Community Development and on the City’s website for public inspection.

B. Scope of Guidelines. The Guidelines may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Artist Qualification Standards: Criteria for determining "Qualified Artist" status, including requirements for professional resumes, portfolios, and references to ensure a high standard of craftsmanship.

2. Selection Methodologies: Procedural templates for conducting open competitions, limited invitationals, and direct purchases and community partnership programs. Guidelines may include procedures for prioritizing

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local community organizations for mural installations and artist selection opportunities.

3. Design and Technical Standards:
a. Specific requirements for material durability, UV resistance, fire- resistance and anti-graffiti treatments tailored to the local Southern California climate and specific site conditions;
b. Standard engineering requirements for foundations, seismic anchoring, and structural wind-load calculations;
c. Siting, lighting, and "sight-distance" safety standards; d. Context-appropriate placement standards for different types of artwork (e.g., hologram art, digital media, monumental sculptures); e. Materials appropriate to location, including requirements for non- flammable materials in High Fire Severity Zones and materials suited to Scenic Highway corridors.

4. Application and Submittal Forms: Standardized forms for the Preliminary and Final Art Plans, Art Path Election, and Artist/Developer contracts.

5. Valuation Verification Procedures: Detailed protocols for the Building Official and Administrator to audit construction budgets and verify the accuracy of the Building Valuation used to calculate the Public Art Contribution.

6. Conservation and Maintenance Standards: Minimum standards for routine maintenance and professional conservation to be included in the recordable

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Maintenance Covenant, including anti-vandalism measures and protective treatments.

7. Deaccessioning Policy: Standards and procedures for the City’s removal, relocation, or disposal of Artwork within the City’s permanent collection that has become damaged, hazardous, or no longer compatible with its site.

8. Community Engagement Procedures: Guidelines for providing local community organizations with priority consideration for mural projects and artist selection, and procedures for implementing youth programs such as high school mural programs.

9. Cultural Heritage and Aspirations Theme Criteria: Guidelines to assist artists and developers in creating artwork that reflects the history, heritage, and cultural character of the San Jacinto Valley and is consistent with the City's General Plan.

C. Legal Effect. The Guidelines shall serve as a supplemental regulatory document. A Developer’s failure to comply with the mandatory provisions of the adopted Guidelines shall constitute a violation of this Chapter and shall be grounds for the withholding of permits or Certificates of Occupancy.

D. Amendments. The Administrator may amend the Guidelines as necessary to reflect evolving industry standards for public art or changes in building and safety codes. Any amendment that significantly alters the financial obligation of Developers shall be presented to the City Council for review.

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SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 90,

ARTICLE XLIV (CITY-INITIATED ART IN PUBLIC PLACES), ADDING PROVISIONS FOR ART IN PUBLIC SPACES as follows:
90-1531 Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of this Article is to establish a systematic and defensible process for the selection, acquisition, and placement of public art on City-owned property or within the public right-of-way. This Article ensures that public art projects are managed with fiscal responsibility and aesthetic integrity, and that artwork reflects the history, heritage and cultural character of the San Jacinto Valley where appropriate 90-1532 Project Classification and Approval Authority.

Public art projects initiated by the City shall be classified into two categories based on the total project budget (inclusive of design, fabrication, and installation):

A. Signature Public Art Projects are those with a total cost exceeding $10,000.

1. Approval Authority: Final approval rests with the City Council.

2. Selection Process: For each Signature Project, the Mayor shall appoint a Project Ad-Hoc Committee.
a. Ad-Hoc Committee Composition: The Committee shall consist of two (2) members of the City Council advised by the City Manager, or his or her designee. The Committee may invite a Qualified Artist or a member of the local arts community to serve as a non-voting technical advisor.

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b. Role of the Committee: The Committee shall review artist portfolios/proposals, select a finalist, and provide a formal recommendation to the full City Council for contract award. The Committee may give priority consideration to local community organizations for mural installations and artist selection, particularly for projects along Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area.

B. Minor Public Art Projects are those with a total cost of $10,000 or less.

1. Approval Authority: The City Manager is authorized to approve the selection, location, and installation of Minor Projects, including small-scale community art projects such as painted utility boxes, fire hydrants and similar public amenities.

2. Reporting: The City Manager shall provide a quarterly information report to the City Council summarizing any Minor Projects approved under this authority.
90-1533 Selection Methods for City Projects.

To ensure transparency and legal defensibility in the expenditure of public funds, the City shall utilize one of the following selection methods:

A. Open Call (Request for Qualifications/Proposals): A broad solicitation to all artists.

The City may give priority consideration to local community organizations and local artists in the selection process.

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B. Limited Invitational: A solicitation sent to a pre-qualified list of artists with specific expertise.

C. Direct Purchase: The purchase of an existing, completed artwork from a gallery or artist, provided it meets the "Minor Project" threshold or is approved as a "Signature Project."
D. Community Partnership Programs: Collaborative programs with local community organizations, schools, and youth groups to create public art, including high school mural programs and community art initiatives.
90-1534 Siting and Technical Review.

Regardless of the approval path, all City-initiated art must undergo a technical review by the Public Works and Community Development Departments to ensure:

A. Public Safety: No interference with traffic lines of sight, pedestrian clearance (ADA compliance), or emergency access. Installations utilizing hologram art, digital media, or other visually dynamic elements shall be located away from high-traffic streets and arterials, and instead sited in parks, plazas, or lower-traffic pedestrian areas.

B. Structural Integrity: Engineering review for any large-scale sculptures or installations requiring footings.

C. Materials Appropriate to Location: Review to ensure materials are appropriate to site conditions, including use of non-flammable materials in High Fire Severity Zones and materials suitable for Scenic Highway corridors.

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D. Maintenance Sustainability: Analysis of long-term cleaning, anti-graffiti, and repair costs.

E. Cultural Appropriateness: Review to ensure artwork reflects or complements the history, heritage, and cultural character of the San Jacinto Valley where appropriate, and is consistent with General Plan goals for community character. 90-1535 Artist Contracts and Intellectual Property.

Every City-initiated project shall be governed by a written Professional Services Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney. The agreement must address:

A. Work for Hire / Copyright: Definition of the City's ownership and copyright.

B. VARA Waiver: A specific waiver of the artist's "moral rights" under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA) to the extent necessary for the City to repair, relocate, or remove the artwork if it becomes a threat to public safety or an undue maintenance burden.

C. Warranties: A minimum warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. 90-1536 Deaccessioning and Removal.

The City shall reserve the right to "deaccession" (permanently remove or sell) public art.

A. Signature Projects: Deaccessioning requires City Council approval following a public hearing.

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B. Minor Projects: Deaccessioning may be authorized by the City Manager if the work is damaged beyond repair or poses a safety hazard.

SECTION 4. CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS. The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. R Nothing herein constitutes the City’s approval of any applications, Development Project entitlements and/or permits. Therefore, ZOA 26-001 amendment to the zoning code in itself will not result in any physical project and will not result in any physical change to the environment and does not affect the land use or density limitations of the General Plan. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and therefore, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any

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one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from its passage by the City Council of the City of Hemet.

SECTION 7. NOTICE. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Section 36933(a) or, to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law using the alternative summary and posting procedure authorized under Government Code Section 39633(c).

INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 24 th day of
February 2026.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March 2026
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Linda Krupa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jane Halstead, Interim City Clerk

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State of California )
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City of Hemet )
I, Jane Halstead, Interim City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 10th day of March, 2026, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
_____________________________
Jane Halstead, Interim City Clerk

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CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2073

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEMET AMENDING PORTION OF
THE HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 90, ADDING ARTICLE
XLIII. ART IN DEVELOPMENT, SECTIONS 90-1501 THROUGH 90-1513 AND ARTICLE XLIV. CITY-INITIATED ART IN PUBLIC PLACES,
SECTION 90-1531 THROUGH 90-1536 INCLUSIVE FOR ADOPTION OF AN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE AND PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code sections 65854 and 65855, the Planning Commission has the authority to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to the City’s zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of Hemet desires to establish a comprehensive Art in Public Places program to integrate high-quality, permanent public art into the City's built environment, mitigate the impact of new development on the City's cultural and aesthetic infrastructure, and foster a sense of place that enhances the pedestrian experience and community identity; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance establishes standards for the integration of public art through private development projects and City-initiated public art projects, including requirements for on-site artwork installation or payment of in-lieu fees to support public art throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2026, the City gave a 20-day public notice by publishing notice in the Press Enterprise newspaper of the holding of a public hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-001, to adopt an ordinance establishing an Art in Public Places program; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2026, the Planning Commission held a work study session at which Commissioners provided substantive input, comments, and recommendations regarding the proposed Art in Public Places ordinance, including but not limited to: exempting single-lot single-family residential projects not constructed by large-scale developers; clarifying that developers (not home buyers) shall pay in-lieu fees; prioritizing local community organizations for mural installations and artist selection; ensuring artwork is appropriate to location and incorporates safety standards;

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and encouraging small-scale projects such as painting utility boxes and fire hydrants; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the Planning Commission held the noticed public hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to, the proposed amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance and which the Planning Commission considered the proposed Art in Public Places zoning ordinance and voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Ordinance with recommendations to adjust the proposed in-lieu fee structure at 0.5% for residential and non-residential eligible projects; and incorporate a Cultural Heritage and Aspirations theme criteria; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance was reviewed and revised per recommendations made by the Planning Commission on February 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) u nder California Public Resources Code section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section §15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect of the environment; and WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the City Council introduced and conducted a first reading of the Ordinance, incorporating the Planning Commission’s findings, and the entirety of the public record regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 26-001 at a duly noticed public hearing, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to provide testimony on this matter; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2026, the City Council conducted a second reading of the Ordinance, incorporating the entirety of the public record regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 26-001 at which time the item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and interested persons had an opportunity to provide testimony on this matter; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2026, the City Council directed staff to revise Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 26-001 pertaining to owner obligations for repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed Artwork; and
WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit “A” is the proposed Ordinance revised by the City Council on March 10, 2026.

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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: AMENDMENT TO HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 90,

ARTICLE XLIII (ART IN DEVELOPMENT), ADDING PROVISIONS FOR ART IN PUBLIC SPACES as follows:
90-1501 Title; Authority; Purpose; Legislative Findings.

A. Title. This Article shall be known and may be cited as the “Art in Development” Ordinance.

B. Authority. This Article is adopted pursuant to the City’s independent police power under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution to regulate land use, urban design, and the visual environment in furtherance of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

C. Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to establish a formal regulatory framework for the integration of high-quality, permanent, content-neutral public art into the City’s built environment. This Article aims to:

1. Mitigate the impact of new development on the City's cultural and aesthetic infrastructure.

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2. Foster a sense of place and enhance the pedestrian experience through superior urban design.

3. Ensure that when an applicant elects to pay a fee in lieu of on-site installation, such charges are adopted, collected, and expended in strict compliance with state law and constitutional standards.

4. Maintain the City’s cultural vitality by ensuring that public art is created by qualified professionals and preserved through enforceable long-term maintenance standards.

D. Legislative Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares as follows:

1. Public Interest and Cultural Vitality. Public art is not merely aesthetic; it is a vital component of the City’s infrastructure that promotes economic development, attracts tourism, and enhances the mental and physical well- being of residents by creating a high-quality "sense of place" that reflects the unique history and character of the San Jacinto Valley.

2. Impact of Development. New residential and non-residential development projects increase the density of residents, employees, and visitors within the City. This growth creates a direct and measurable demand for public-realm cultural amenities and enhanced urban design to offset the increased burden on the City's visual environment and public spaces.

3. Regulatory Structure and Constitutional Compliance.

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a. The requirement to provide on-site public art is a land-use design standard similar to landscaping, set-back, or architectural requirements, intended to ensure a project’s compatibility with the City’s aesthetic and cultural goals.
b. When an applicant elects the alternative of an in-lieu fee, that fee is imposed as a condition of development approval and shall be the responsibility of the Developer, not the ultimate purchaser or home buyer. The City Council finds that there is a clear essential nexus between the impacts of new development and the need for public art, and that the required contribution is roughly proportional to the scale, cost, and impact of the project.

4. Prop 26 and Tax Status. Any in-lieu fee collected pursuant to this Article is a charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted, or a charge imposed as a condition of property development, and is therefore not a tax under Article XIII C, Section 1(e)(7) of the California Constitution.

5. Mitigation of Aesthetic Blight. Failure to integrate high-quality art into significant development projects contributes to architectural monotony and aesthetic blight, which diminishes property values and the overall safety and welfare of the community.
90-1502 Definitions.

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For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

A. Administrator means the Community Development Director of the City, or such other City official as may be designated by the City Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Art in Public Places Program.

B. Art in Public Places Program (AIPPP) or "Program" means the comprehensive regulatory and administrative framework established by this Chapter to facilitate the selection, acquisition, placement, and maintenance of Artwork within the City.

C. Art in Public Places (AIPP) Fund means a segregated, interest-bearing special fund established by the City for the deposit and expenditure of Public Art Contributions and In-Lieu Fees. Funds shall be used exclusively for the purposes authorized in Section 90-1507.

D. Building Valuation means the total value of all construction work for which a building permit is issued, as determined by the Building Official using the most recent International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data or the City’s adopted valuation tables, whichever is higher. Building Valuation shall include all structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, and permanent on-site improvements.

Specifically excluded from this definition are land acquisition costs and off-site improvement costs (e.g., public street segments or utility trunk lines). The Building

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Official’s determination of valuation shall be final for the purposes of calculating the Public Art Contribution.

E. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) means those public construction projects identified and funded within the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Program budget, including but not limited to the construction of new public buildings, parks, or major infrastructure.

F. Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) means a temporary or permanent certificate issued by the Building Official authorizing the initial occupancy of a building or structure.

G. Developer means the person, corporation, partnership, or legal entity financially and legally responsible for the planning, design, and construction of a Development Project. The term "Developer" may refer to the applicant for a building permit, which may be distinct from the legal owner of the real property upon which the project is situated. For purposes of this Chapter, the Developer (not the ultimate purchaser or home buyer) shall be responsible for payment of all Public Art Contributions and In- Lieu Fees.

H. Development means the following activities, provided they meet the thresholds set forth in Section 90-1503: (1) The construction of new buildings or structures; (2) Additions to existing buildings that create net new floor area; or (3) Substantial interior or exterior remodels, rehabilitations, or improvements.

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I. Large-Scale Residential Developer means any person, corporation, partnership, or legal entity that constructs two (2) or more single-family dwellings concurrently or sequentially within the same tract, subdivision, or development project, or any developer that constructs residential dwelling units on a commercial or production basis. This definition includes, but is not limited to, regional and national homebuilding companies.

J. Public Art / Artwork means a permanent, site-specific, and publicly viewable visual work of art created by a Qualified Artist.

1. Eligible Media: May include, but is not limited to, sculpture, murals, mosaics, earthworks, fiber works, media/light-based installations, and artist-designed functional amenities (e.g., paving patterns, benches, or water features) that possess high aesthetic quality.

2. Ineligible Items: The following are specifically excluded:
a. Mass-produced "off-the-shelf" objects or reproductions of original works; b. Decorative, ornamental, or functional elements designed by the project architect or landscape architect rather than a Qualified Artist; c. Routine landscaping or standard architectural features; and d. Commercial signage, directional graphics, or "supergraphics" that serve primarily as branding.

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K. Public Art Contribution means the mandatory dollar amount a Developer must expend on on-site Artwork or pay to the City as an In-Lieu Fee, calculated as a percentage of the Building Valuation pursuant to Section 90-1503.

L. Public Construction Project means any City-funded construction, renovation, or improvement project, including those involving public buildings or facilities, specifically excluding those projects already categorized under the formal Capital Improvement Program.

M. Public Place means an exterior area on public or private property that is clearly visible to the general public from adjacent public property, sidewalks, or public rights- of-way.

N. Qualified Artist means a practitioner in the visual arts who: (1) Is recognized by critics and peers as a professional artist of serious intent and ability, as evidenced by a consistent history of professional exhibitions, public commissions, or gallery representation; and (2) Has demonstrated experience in the design, fabrication, and installation of permanent public art of a scale and complexity comparable to the proposed project.

This definition specifically excludes the Developer, the Developer’s employees, or the project’s lead architect or landscape architect.
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A. Applicability. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection C (Exemptions), the requirements of this Article shall apply Citywide to the following:

1. Private Development: All new construction, additions, and substantial exterior rehabilitations for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects.

2. Public Development: All City-initiated Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Public Construction Projects, as defined in Section 90-1502.

B. Thresholds and Contribution Rates. The Public Art Contribution shall be calculated at the time of Building Permit issuance based on the Building Valuation as follows:

1. New Residential Development (Tracts and Multi-Family): For all new residential developments, including but not limited to apartments, condominiums, and two or more single-family dwellings constructed concurrently or sequentially within the same tract or by the same Developer the contribution shall be 0.50% of the total Building Valuation.

2. Non-Residential and Public Development: For all commercial, industrial, office, mixed-use, and public construction projects, the contribution shall be 0.50% of the total Building Valuation.

C. Exemptions. The requirements of this Article shall not apply to the following:

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intended to exclude custom homes and individual residential construction projects built by or for individual homeowners, while retaining the requirements for tract developments and projects undertaken by production homebuilders.

2. Individual Single-Family Residential (Rehabilitation or Expansion): For the rehabilitation, renovation, or expansion of an existing single-family residence.

3. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

4. Minor Accessory Structures: Construction of detached accessory structures with a floor area of less than 120 square feet (e.g., storage sheds, gazebos).

5. Interior Improvements: Tenant improvements or remodels that are strictly limited to the interior of a structure and do not involve any exterior architectural changes or modifications to the building envelope.

6. Maintenance and Repair: Ordinary maintenance, repair, or "like-for-like" replacement of existing building components that do not increase floor area or change the exterior design.

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necessary to protect public health and safety and is limited to restoring the structure to its pre-disaster condition.

8. Affordable Housing: Projects where 100% of the residential units are deed- restricted for "Lower Income" households, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), for a period of no less than 55 years.

9. Legal Preemption: Any project where the imposition of the Public Art Contribution is expressly preempted by state or federal law.

D. Enforcement of Compliance. Compliance with this Section is a mandatory condition of project approval.

1. Building Permit Issuance: No Building Permit shall be issued for any project subject to this Article until the Public Art Contribution has been calculated and the Developer has either paid the In-Lieu Fee or provided the security required for an On-Site Artwork path under Section 90-1506.

2. Certificate of Occupancy: No temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) shall be issued, and no final building inspection shall be approved, until the Administrator certifies in writing that all requirements of this Article have been fully satisfied.

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3. Continuing Violation: Failure to maintain On-Site Artwork as required by the recordable covenant (see Section 90-1508) shall constitute a violation of this Code, subject to the remedies set forth in Section 90-1512. 90-1504 Compliance Paths and Procedural Requirements.

To satisfy the Public Art Contribution requirement, a Developer must elect one of the following three compliance paths. This election must be made in writing at the time of the first discretionary permit application or, if no discretionary permit is required, prior to the submittal of building plans.

A. On-Site Artwork (Primary Design Standard). The Developer may elect to design, fabricate, and install qualifying Artwork on the project site or within the approved adjacent public right-of-way.

Procedural Steps:

Step 1: Concept Review. Prior to the submittal of building permit applications, the Developer shall submit a "Preliminary Art Plan" to the Administrator, detailing the proposed location, artist qualifications, and conceptual design.

Step 2: Final Art Plan Approval. Before a Building Permit is issued, the Developer must obtain approval of a "Final Art Plan," which shall include detailed structural engineering (stamped by a California-licensed engineer), a finalized budget, and a maintenance schedule.

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Step 3: Installation and Inspection. The Artwork must be installed and inspected for compliance with the Final Art Plan prior to the request for a final building inspection.

Step 4: Acceptance. Upon verified installation and recordation of the required Maintenance Covenant (Section 90-1508), the Administrator shall issue a "Certificate of Compliance."
Financial Security: If a Developer desires a Building Permit before the Final Art Plan is approved, they must pay the full In-Lieu Fee as security. This fee shall be held by the City and refunded, without interest, only after the on-site Artwork is accepted and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

B. Donation of Artwork to the City Collection. In lieu of on-site installation, a Developer may propose to purchase or commission an original work of art to be donated to the City for placement on public property.

Selection Criteria: The proposed donation must be reviewed by the Committee for:

1. Quality and Provenance: The work must be an original work by a Qualified Artist.

2. Maintenance Burden: The City shall not accept any donation that imposes an unreasonable or unfunded long-term conservation cost.

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3. Siting: The City retains absolute discretion over the final placement of donated works.

4. Transfer of Title: Title to the Artwork must be transferred to the City via a formal Bill of Sale and VARA Waiver, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

C. In-Lieu Fee Payment. The Developer may elect to satisfy the Public Art Contribution by paying a fee into the AIPP Fund.

1. Calculation and Timing: The fee is calculated based on the Building Valuation at the time of permit issuance. Payment must be made in full as a condition of Building Permit issuance.

2. Use of Pooled Funds: Fees paid into the AIPP Fund may be pooled with other Public Art Contributions to fund high-impact, publicly sited projects, cultural facilities, or the City's own "Signature Projects" (as defined inSection 90-1501) regardless of their proximity to the Developer's project site. Priority consideration may be given to mural projects along Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area, and to projects that involve local community organizations.

3. Administration Fee: A portion of the In-Lieu fee, as set by City Council resolution, may be allocated to cover the reasonable costs of administering the Art in Public Places Program.
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The specific dollar amounts, percentage rates, and administrative fee schedules necessary to implement the requirements of this Article shall be established by City Council Resolution. The City Council may, from time to time, amend such resolution to ensure that the Public Art Contribution remains commensurate with the cost of providing cultural infrastructure and the impacts of development. 90-1506 Timing; Collection; Deferral; and Security.

A. Calculation and Collection of Public Art Contribution.

1. Timing of Calculation: The Public Art Contribution shall be calculated by the Building Official at the time of building permit application based on the Building Valuation defined in Section 90-1502.

2. Timing of Payment: Except as provided in Subsection C (Deferral), the full Public Art Contribution (In-Lieu Fee) shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of any building permit for the Development Project.

3. Condition Precedent: Payment of the fee, or the provision of approved security under the On-Site path, is a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit.

B. On-Site Compliance and Refund Mechanism. If a Developer elects the On-Site Artwork path (Section 90-1504.A) but chooses to pay the In-Lieu Fee to allow the building permit to be issued immediately, the following refund procedure shall apply:

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1. Security Deposit Treatment: The paid In-Lieu Fee shall be held by the City as a cash security deposit to ensure the completion and installation of the Artwork.

2. Refund Eligibility: The Developer shall be eligible for a full refund of the security deposit, without interest, only after:
a. The Administrator has issued a formal "Acceptance of Artwork" certificate;
b. The Maintenance Covenant and Public Access Easement have been recorded; and
c. A permanent Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

3. Forfeiture: If the Artwork is not installed and accepted within [180] days of the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the security deposit shall be automatically transferred into the AIPP Fund, and the project shall be deemed to have complied via the In-Lieu Fee path.

C. Deferral of Installation and Financial Security. In exceptional circumstances, the Administrator may allow the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy prior to the final installation of On-Site Artwork, provided the Developer provides financial security to the City.

1. Form of Security: Security shall be in the form of a performance bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or a cash deposit, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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2. Amount of Security: The security shall be in an amount equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Public Art Contribution. This increased amount is intended to cover inflationary costs of fabrication and City administrative overhead should the City be forced to complete the installation.

3. Completion Deadline: The Artwork must be installed and accepted no later than 120 days following the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

Failure to meet this deadline shall authorize the City to draw upon the security to fund a comparable public art project elsewhere in the City.

D. Enforcement Holds and Remedies. The City shall utilize the following "Stop Points" to ensure strict compliance:

1. Inspection Holds: The Building Official shall withhold "Final Inspection" approval for any project that has not satisfied the requirements of this Chapter.

2. Certificate of Occupancy Holds: No temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for any portion of a Development Project until the Administrator certifies that the Public Art Contribution has been satisfied.

3. Permit Revocation: Non-compliance with the terms of an approved Art Plan or a recorded Maintenance Covenant shall be grounds for the revocation of any related land-use permits or business licenses.

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90-1507 Use of Funds (AIPP Fund).

A. Establishment of Fund. All In-Lieu Fees and Public Art Contributions collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited into the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Fund.

This fund shall be a segregated, interest-bearing account, and all interest earned shall accrue to the benefit of the Program.

B. Eligible Expenditures. Monies in the AIPP Fund shall be expended solely for the following "Capital-Eligible" and "Programming" purposes:

1. Public Art Projects: The design, acquisition, fabrication, and installation of Artwork on City-owned property or within the public right-of-way, including murals, sculptures, and small scale community art projects such as painted utility boxes, fire hydrants, and similar public amenities. Priority consideration may be given to mural projects along Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area.

2. Site Preparation: Capital-eligible site work directly required for the installation of Artwork, including but not limited to specialized lighting, structural pads, landscaping integral to the art, and seismic anchoring.

3. Conservation and Maintenance: The repair, cleaning, and professional conservation of Artworks within the City’s permanent collection to ensure their long-term structural and aesthetic integrity, including anti-vandalism treatments and protective coatings.

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4. Cultural Programming & Civic Events: A portion of the annual AIPP Fund revenue, not to exceed 15%, may be used for City-sponsored temporary art installations, "Civic Arts Events" (e.g., Chalk Art or Sand Art Festivals), and art competitions designed to foster community engagement and public participation in the arts.

5. Administrative Costs: A portion of the AIPP Fund, not to exceed [10%], may be used to cover the City’s reasonable costs in administering the Program, including staff time, consultant fees for technical reviews, and the development of administrative guidelines.

6. Community Engagement: Expenses related to public outreach, calls for artists, and community unveiling events specifically related to new installations funded by the Program. Priority consideration may be given to providing local community organizations with opportunities for artist selection and mural installation.

C. Pooling and Geographic Flexibility.

1. Pooling of Funds: The City may pool Public Art Contributions from multiple Development Projects to fund larger, higher impact "Signature Projects" or to acquire significant works for the City’s permanent collection.

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any location within the City where the Administrator determines that the placement of public art will provide the greatest community-wide cultural benefit.

D. Prohibitions.

1. Self-Funding Prohibited: No portion of a Developer's In-Lieu Fee may be used to purchase or fund the specific Artwork required for that Developer’s own project.

2. Non-Art Infrastructure: Funds shall not be used for general City infrastructure, routine park maintenance, or architectural features that do not meet the definition of "Artwork" under Section 90-1502.

3. Operation and Salaries: Except for the designated administrative percentage, funds shall not be used for general City operating expenses or permanent City staff salaries.
90-1508 Artwork Eligibility; Location; Ownership; and Maintenance.

A. Eligible Artwork Components. To qualify as Artwork under this Chapter, the proposed work must be a permanent, original work of art created by a Qualified Artist that possesses a high level of artistic quality and craftsmanship. Eligible components include, but are not limited to:

1. Sculpture: Three-dimensional works in any durable material or combination of materials (e.g., stone, metal, glass, or plastic).

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2. Murals: Two-dimensional works applied directly to or integrated into an exterior wall surface, including mosaics and fresco. Priority consideration may be given to mural projects along Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area, and to murals created by or in partnership with local community organizations.

3. Integrated Amenities: Artist-designed elements that serve a functional purpose but are unique and site-specific, such as streetscape furniture, paving patterns, artist-designed lighting, wayfinding, water features, and landscape art.

4. Media and Light Works: Installations utilizing light, sound, or digital media, provided they are designed for permanent exterior installation and are not primarily commercial in nature. Such installations should be located appropriately based on the surrounding context, with careful consideration given to placement in high-traffic areas versus parks or lower-traffic locations.

5. Small-Scale Community Projects. Painted utility boxes, fire hydrants, traffic signal cabinets, and similar public infrastructure elements that are transformed into works of art by Qualified Artists or through community art programs.

B. Ineligible Components and "Loophole" Exclusions. The following items do not satisfy the Public Art Contribution requirement:

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1. Mass-Produced Objects: "Off-the-shelf" items, reproductions of original works, or garden-variety ornaments not created by a Qualified Artist specifically for the project.

2. Standard Architectural/Landscape Features: Features that are part of the project’s routine architectural design or required landscaping (e.g., standard decorative cornices, pavers, or trees), unless they are demonstrably the work of a Qualified Artist and exceed standard design requirements.

3. Commercial Branding: Any element that includes logos, trademarks, branding, or "supergraphics" used for commercial advertising or directional purposes.

4. Incompatible Materials: Works created with materials prone to rapid deterioration or that require an unreasonable level of maintenance (e.g., non-galvanized metals in coastal environments or non-UV-rated plastics).

C. Location and Siting Standards.

1. Visibility: Artwork must be located in a Public Place (as defined in Section 90-1502). It must be clearly visible and, where appropriate, accessible to the general public from the adjacent public right-of-way or public property.

2. Safety and Clearance: Artwork shall not:
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c. Interfere with the operation or maintenance of public or private utilities. d. Context-Appropriate Placement. The location of artwork shall be appropriate to the type of installation and surrounding context. For example:

1. Installations utilizing hologram art, digital media, or other visually dynamic or potentially distracting elements should be located away from high-traffic streets and arterials, and instead sited in parks, plazas, or lower-traffic pedestrian areas where they can be safely appreciated;

2. Large-scale or monumental works should be located where they can be viewed from appropriate distances without creating visual clutter or traffic hazards.

3. Materials Appropriate to Location. All artwork shall be constructed of materials appropriate to the specific site conditions and environmental context, including but not limited to:
a. In areas designated as High or Very High Fire Severity Zones, artwork shall be constructed of non-flammable or fire-resistant materials; b. In areas subject to high winds, seismic activity, or extreme weather, artwork shall be engineered and anchored to withstand such conditions; c. All materials shall be UV-resistant and suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure in Southern California's climate.

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4. For properties located within the Scenic Highway Overlay District or subject to Scenic Highway Corridor setback requirements, public art installations shall be incorporated into the overall site design in a manner that enhances the scenic character of the corridor. Such installations shall be reviewed for compatibility with adopted scenic corridor design guidelines and shall not detract from natural viewsheds or create visual clutter.

5. Lighting: All Artwork must be provided with dedicated, artist-integrated lighting to ensure visibility during evening hours, unless the Administrator determines lighting is inappropriate for the specific medium.

D. Ownership, Easements, and Maintenance.

1. Ownership and Transfer: Artwork installed on private property shall be the property of the Developer or subsequent Property Owner. Ownership and the obligation to maintain the Artwork shall automatically transfer with the title to the real property.

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normal wear and tear, the Owner's own actions or neglect, or the Owner's failure to perform routine maintenance. The Owner shall not be required to repair or replace Artwork that is damaged or destroyed by vandalism, acts of God, or the intentional or negligent acts of third parties, provided that the Owner was not at fault and had complied with all routine maintenance obligations; and
c. Grant the City the right (but not the obligation) to enter the property to perform necessary repairs if the Owner fails to do so, with the costs thereof becoming a lien upon the property.

3. VARA and CAPA Compliance: The Property Owner shall be responsible for ensuring that all contracts with Qualified Artists include appropriate waivers of "moral rights" under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA) to allow for the City-sanctioned relocation or removal of the work if it becomes a threat to public safety.

E. Removal or Alteration.

1. City Approval Required: Once accepted and installed, no Artwork may be removed, relocated, or materially altered without the prior written approval of the City Council.

2. Remedy for Unauthorized Removal: If an Artwork is removed or destroyed without City authorization, the Property Owner shall be required to:

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a. Replace the Artwork with a piece of equal or greater valuation, as approved by the Committee; or
b. Pay an amount to the AIPP Fund equal to the original Public Art Contribution plus an inflationary adjustment based on the CPI. c. The Owner shall not be required to replace Artwork that is stolen, provided that the Owner had complied with all reasonable obligations to protect the Artwork.

3. Decennial Review and Deaccessioning: To ensure that Artwork remains compatible with the evolving site context, architectural standards, and the City’s long-term aesthetic goals, the Property Owner may request a formal review of the Artwork’s status.
a. Timing of Request. No such request shall be accepted or processed until the Property Owner has paid an application fee, if any, set by Council resolution and at least ten (10) years have elapsed from the date of the issuance of the original Certificate of Compliance for the Artwork.

Following this initial ten-year period, the Property Owner may submit a request for review at any time, provided that no more than one (1) such request may be filed for the same Artwork within any twelve (12) month period.
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demonstrates that: (1) the Artwork has reached the end of its functional life or requires significant repairs; (2) the redevelopment or substantial remodeling of the project site renders the current location of the Artwork physically or aesthetically untenable; or (3) the City Council may, in the exercise of its legislative and aesthetic discretion, authorize the removal or relocation of the Artwork if it finds that the work is no longer compatible with the City’s desired community character, the evolving architectural identity of the project site, or the visual environment of the surrounding neighborhood. Such a finding may be based on the Council’s subjective evaluation of the Artwork’s ongoing contribution to the public realm and its harmony with the current aesthetic goals of the community, regardless of whether the Artwork violates any specific or codified design standard.
90-1509 Submittal; Review; and Approval Process.

A. Public Art Plan Requirements. For all projects electing the On-Site compliance path, the Developer must submit a comprehensive Public Art Plan to the Administrator. The Plan shall be submitted in two phases (Preliminary and Final) to ensure coordination with the project's overall design. The Public Art Plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Artist Qualifications: A resume and portfolio of the Qualified Artist, demonstrating experience with projects of similar scale and complexity.

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2. Conceptual Design: Schematic drawings, 3D renderings, or models showing the scale, color, and materials of the proposed Artwork. Where appropriate, the design should reflect or complement the history, heritage, and cultural character of the San Jacinto Valley.

3. Site Plan: A detailed site plan showing the exact location of the Artwork, including visibility from the public right-of-way, proposed lighting, and landscaping. The site plan shall demonstrate compliance with siting standards in Section 90-1508.C, including context-appropriate placement and materials appropriate to location.

4. Budget Verification: A certified budget prepared by the Artist or Developer, including artist fees, fabrication costs, transportation, installation, and specialized insurance.

5. Technical Specifications: A description of the materials used, focusing on durability, UV resistance, and anti-graffiti coatings.

6. Structural Integrity: For sculptures or large-scale works, preliminary structural calculations or a letter from a California-licensed structural engineer confirming the feasibility of the installation.

7. Maintenance Plan: A detailed schedule for routine cleaning and professional conservation, including anti-vandalism measures.

B. Review and Approval Authority.

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1. Administrative Review: The Administrator shall review the Public Art Plan for technical compliance with this Chapter, including safety, siting, materials appropriate to location, and artist qualifications.

2. Committee Review (Planning Commission): The Planning Commission, acting as the Art in Public Places Committee, shall review the proposed Public Art Plan for aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding environment and consistency with the City's design goals and General Plan, and appropriateness to the cultural character of the community. The Committee’s review shall be advisory to the City Council.

3. Final Approval:
a. Minor On-Site Projects: For projects where the Public Art Contribution is less than $50,000, the Administrator is authorized to issue final approval. b. Major On-Site Projects: For projects where the Public Art Contribution exceeds $50,000, the City Council, after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission, shall have final approval authority.

4. Standard of Review: Review shall be conducted in a content-neutral manner, focusing on the quality of materials, scale, professionalism of the artist, and consistency with the City’s aesthetic and cultural goals rather than the artistic message or viewpoint.

C. Process Coordination. To avoid development delays, the public art review process shall run concurrently with the standard entitlement and design review process.

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1. Preliminary Plan: Should be submitted with the initial application for a Discretionary Permit or Design Review.

2. Final Plan: Must be approved prior to the submittal of construction documents for a building permit.

3. Modifications: Any material change to an approved Public Art Plan (e.g., change in artist, material, or location) requires a formal amendment approved by the Administrator.

D. Selection Methods. The Developer may utilize any of the following selection methods, provided the process results in the selection of a Qualified Artist as defined in Section 90-1502:

1. Open Competition: A public call for portfolios or proposals.

2. Limited Invitational: Soliciting proposals from a pre-selected list of professional artists.

3. Direct Purchase: The purchase of an existing, original work of art (e.g., from a gallery or studio), provided it meets the site-specific and durability requirements of this Chapter.

4. Community Partnership: Partnership with local community organizations for artist selection and artwork installation. The City may give priority consideration to proposals that involve local community organizations in the selection and creation process.
90-1510 Alternatives; Waivers/Adjustments.

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A. Alternative Compliance Methods. The Administrator or City Council may authorize an alternative compliance method if the Developer demonstrates that on-site installation is technically infeasible or that an alternative provides a superior community benefit. Authorized alternatives include:

1. Off-Site Installation. Installation of Artwork on a City-approved site within the public right-of-way or on other public property within the City. The Developer shall remain responsible for all costs of design, fabrication, and installation, as well as a pre-paid maintenance endowment if the City assumes ownership.

2. Cultural Facility Improvements. The construction of, or significant capital contribution to, a permanent cultural facility (e.g., a gallery, theater, or museum space) that is open and accessible to the general public. Such facility must be of equal or greater value than the required Public Art Contribution.

3. Restricted Donation. A donation to the City’s permanent art collection of a pre-existing work of significant historical or cultural value, subject to the review and acceptance criteria set forth in Section 90-1504.

B. Constitutional Waiver and Adjustment.

1. Application for Relief. An applicant for a Development Project may apply for a waiver, reduction, or adjustment of the requirements of this Chapter. Such

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4. Burden of Proof. In any administrative or legal proceeding, the burden of proving that the requirement lacks a nexus or is disproportionate shall rest solely with the applicant.

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90-1511 Appeals.

B. Filing and Timing:

1. Written Appeal Required: An appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of the date of the decision being appealed.

2. Specific Grounds: The appeal must state the specific grounds for the appeal and the specific error or abuse of discretion alleged to have been committed by the Administrator.

3. Appeals Fee: The appeal shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in an amount established by City Council resolution to cover the City’s cost of processing and hearing the appeal.

C. Appellate Body and Hearing:

1. First Level of Appeal: Appeals of administrative decisions shall be heard by the Planning Commission. The hearing shall be scheduled within 45 days of the filing of a complete appeal application.

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3. Notice of Decision: The Planning Commission shall issue a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing, which shall be mailed to the appellant.

D. Final Appeal to City Council:

3. Finality: The decision of the City Council shall be final and shall be the City’s final administrative action for purposes of judicial review.

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90-1512 Enforcement; Remedies; and Penalties.

A. Violations:

B. Administrative and Legal Remedies. The City shall have the authority to utilize any one or a combination of the following remedies to ensure compliance:

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4. Administrative Citations: Violations may be addressed through the City’s administrative citation process, with fines increasing for subsequent offenses as established by City Council resolution.

C. Protection of Public Art (Criminal and Civil Penalties):

Penalties:

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2. Administrative Fine: In addition to criminal penalties, the City may issue an administrative citation for the maximum amount allowed by law.

4. Property Owner Responsibility: If, artwork on private property is damaged by vandalism, acts of God, or third-party actions, the Property Owner shall not be required to repair or replace the artwork, provided the Owner was not at fault and had complied with all routine maintenance obligations under the Maintenance Covenant. However, if damaged artwork poses a safety hazard or visual blight, the Owner shall remove the damaged artwork within [30] days of receiving written notice from the City. If the damage resulted from the Owner's own actions, neglect, or failure to perform required maintenance, the City may treat the failure to repair as a violation of the Maintenance Covenant and proceed with the remedies set forth in Subsection B. Upon removal of artwork damaged by vandalism, acts of God, or third parties (where the Owner was not at fault), the Owner may elect to: (a) replace the artwork with a new installation of comparable value

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subject to City approval; (b) pay the current In-Lieu Fee into the AIPP Fund; or (c) request termination of the Maintenance Covenant, subject to City Council approval.
90-1513 Administrative Guidelines.

B. Scope of Guidelines. The Guidelines may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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4. Application and Submittal Forms: Standardized forms for the Preliminary and Final Art Plans, Art Path Election, and Artist/Developer contracts.

6. Conservation and Maintenance Standards: Minimum standards for routine maintenance and professional conservation to be included in the recordable Maintenance Covenant, including anti-vandalism measures and protective treatments.

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SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 90,

ARTICLE XLIV (CITY-INITIATED ART IN PUBLIC PLACES), ADDING PROVISIONS FOR ART IN PUBLIC SPACES as follows:
90-1531 Purpose and Intent.

Public art projects initiated by the City shall be classified into two categories based on the total project budget (inclusive of design, fabrication, and installation):

A. Signature Public Art Projects are those with a total cost exceeding $10,000.

1. Approval Authority: Final approval rests with the City Council.

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B. Minor Public Art Projects are those with a total cost of $10,000 or less.

To ensure transparency and legal defensibility in the expenditure of public funds, the City shall utilize one of the following selection methods:

A. Open Call (Request for Qualifications/Proposals): A broad solicitation to all artists.

The City may give priority consideration to local community organizations and local artists in the selection process.

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Regardless of the approval path, all City-initiated art must undergo a technical review by the Public Works and Community Development Departments to ensure:

B. Structural Integrity: Engineering review for any large-scale sculptures or installations requiring footings.

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Every City-initiated project shall be governed by a written Professional Services Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney. The agreement must address:

A. Work for Hire / Copyright: Definition of the City's ownership and copyright.

C. Warranties: A minimum warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. 90-1536 Deaccessioning and Removal.

The City shall reserve the right to "deaccession" (permanently remove or sell) public art.

A. Signature Projects: Deaccessioning requires City Council approval following a public hearing.

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SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from its passage by the City Council of the City of Hemet.

INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 24 th day of
February 2026.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March 2026
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Linda Krupa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jane Halstead, Interim City Clerk

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AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
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Jane Halstead, Interim City Clerk

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CITY OF HEMET ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW
Community Development Department
Planning Division
445 E Florida Ave.

Hemet, CA 92543

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Table of Contents
[Section 1] — Introduction........................................................................................................................................................... 3 [Section 2] — Guidelines and Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4 Applicability of Program ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 How Does the Art in Public Places Program Work? ......................................................................................................... 5 Nonresidential Developers .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Residential Developers ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Eligible Placement Locations of Art Installations ............................................................................................................... 8 Eligible Public Artworks and Components .......................................................................................................................... 9 [Section 3] — City Ordinance ................................................................................................................................................. 10

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CITY OF HEMET ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW - 3 [Section 1] — Introduction
The Public Art Program establishes guidelines, procedures, and standards for integrating public art into new private and public construction projects in Hemet, known as the "Art in Public Places" Program.

The program aims to
create an inclusive,
culturally rich
environment that reflects
Hemet’s history, current
experiences, and future
aspirations. Public art
fosters community
identity through
placemaking, creativity,
and human experience.

It enhances public areas,
making them more inviting and stimulating, and contributes to a more livable city.

Public art, experienced in both indoor and outdoor settings, impacts property values, the local economy, and city vitality. It highlights community diversity, history, and future goals, supporting economic development through a vibrant cultural presence.

By incorporating public art, Hemet strives to:

1. Enhance livability and visual appeal within the city.

2. Enliven public spaces, making them more welcoming and engaging.

3. Foster deeper interactions with the places where people live, work, and visit.

4. Illuminate the community’s diversity, history, and aspirations.

5. Contribute to economic development by enriching the public realm with art and culture
Figure 1: Hemet 2023 Chalktober Fest Chalk Art by Jose Noe

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[Section 2] — Guidelines and Overview
Applicability of Program
The Arts in Public Places Program applies to all of the following Development Projects:
x New residential construction with a valuation of $100,000 or more. x New nonresidential construction (commercial, industrial, public institutional, specific plan, manufacturing, open space, agriculture, overlay, or mixed-use) with a valuation of $100,000 or more.
x Tenant improvements for nonresidential construction with a valuation of $100,000 or more.
x Public projects.

The following Development Projects may be included into the Arts in Public Places Program:
x Capital improvement projects;
x Day care facilities;
x Electric vehicle charging stations;
x Fire sprinkler installation work items;
x Historic preservation or restoration;
x Maintenance of an existing building;
x Projects explicitly exempted by development agreements; x Public park projects;
x Publicly financed or operated museums or cultural centers; x Repair or reconstruction of structures which have been damaged by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity;
x Seismic retrofit or flood protection projects work items; x Senior housing projects (covenant restricted); and
x Solar (photovoltaic) system applications.

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CITY OF HEMET ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW - 5 How Does the Art in Public Places Program Work?
x Developers must pay or deposit the minimum amount specified by the city council's fee schedule before a building permit is issued. x Final city approval (e.g., final inspection or certificate of occupancy) requires full compliance with the public arts program, demonstrated by:
o Placement of approved artwork to the public arts committee's satisfaction.
o Payment of in-lieu art fees.
o Posting financial security equal to the acquisition and installation costs of approved artwork, in a form approved by the city attorney. o Donation and acceptance of approved artwork by the public arts committee.
x Full compliance includes providing the entire program allocation for the project.
x Public art fees must be paid to the community development and building and safety departments before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

Figure 2: “Hemet 1915” (AKA Florida Avenue at Dusk) by Thomas Kinkade

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Nonresidential Developers
Nonresidential Developers are required to choose at least one of the three options, but are not limited to one option:
x Option 1: Install public art
o Installation:
Install a permanent public art piece(s) and enter into a long- term maintenance agreement with the city. This agreement requires the developer/property owner and successors to maintain, repair, and replace the artwork as needed.
o Artist Selection:
Choose the artist directly; or
Hire a consultant to select an artist or team, with consultant fees not exceeding 5% of the public art contribution
o Fee and reimbursement:
Submit a public arts fee deposit before building permits are issued.
After installation and inspection, provide a detailed cost breakdown/invoice for the committee's review, with
reimbursement up to the deposit amount.
x Option 2: Donate artwork
o Purchase existing or commission original artwork for donation to the City of Hemet’s public art collection. Donations are reviewed for quality, maintenance needs, and program goals. Donations before permit issuance exempt the developer from the public art fee; donations after require fee payment before permit issuance, with reimbursement upon donation acceptance.
x Option 3: Pay the in-lieu fee
o Pay the in-lieu public art fee before building permit issuance, which will be used by the City of Hemet for public art projects and programs.

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CITY OF HEMET ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW - 7 Residential Developers
Residential Developers are required to choose at least one of the two options, but are not limited to one option:

Residential developers are required to do one of two options towards the Program. x Pay in-lieu fee:
o Pay the public art in-lieu fee before building permit issuance, which supports City of Hemet public art projects and programs. x Alternative placement plan:
o For specific plans, planned development permits, mixed-use, or master plan communities, negotiate an alternative placement plan with the city if opting to install or donate public art
Figure 3: Rendering of Mural on an East Los Angeles Apartment by Los Angeles Artist Stephanie Mercado In sum, nonresidential developers in Hemet can fulfill public art requirements by installing a permanent artwork with a long-term maintenance agreement, donating existing or commissioned artwork to the city’s collection, or paying an in-lieu fee before permit issuance. Residential developers must pay the in-lieu fee before receiving a building permit and, if opting for an alternative placement plan for public art, they must negotiate this with the city for certain types of developments.

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CITY OF HEMET ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW - 8 Eligible Placement Locations of Art Installations
An important component of the Arts in Public Places Program is that the art must be publicly accessible and available for the enjoyment of all City of Hemet residents and visitors. Eligible public art locations are located in various public places within the City of Hemet.
x Facilities include but are not limited to
commercial or residential buildings,
plazas, parks, sidewalks, traffic islands,
public buildings, power stations, utility
boxes, and transportation amenities;
x Sites must be exterior and accessible
to the public at all times;
x Locations can include surface
treatments of buildings, retaining walls,
and bridges. The definition of “location”
may be expanded based on an artist’s
vision and evaluated case-by-case; and
x Projects can incorporate artist-
designed features (e.g., gates, fountains,
tiles, doors, furniture, lighting, railings, etc.)
using public art funds to enhance the
budget.

Figure 4: Lynn Jaye's "Dione the Water Goddess" in Palm Desert

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CITY OF HEMET ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW - 9 Eligible Public Artworks and Components
Artworks can be made of varying mediums and take various forms. x Eligible Public Art Components:
o The art in public places program embraces diverse art forms and media, encouraging imaginative use. Eligible components include:
Sculpture: Freestanding, wall-mounted, suspended, kinetic, electronic, etc., in any material or combination;
Painted and mosaic murals;
Earthworks, fiberworks, neon, glass, mosaics, photographs, prints, calligraphy, and combinations of media, including sound, film, holography, and video systems; and
Standard fixtures (e.g., gates, streetlights, signage, etc.) may be artist-designed in unique or limited editions.
x Eligible Artworks:
o Singular objects (sculpture);
o Artist-designed amenities (e.g., streetscapes, paving, lighting, benches, wayfinders, water features, landscape treatments, etc.); o Artworks must be located in publicly accessible outdoor areas; and o Limited-edition artworks must have no more than twenty (20) pieces.

Figure 5: Bench at the MGM Springfield in Massachusetts

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[Section 3] — City Ordinance
Chapter 90
Art in Public Places

ARTICLE XLIII. ART IN DEVELOPMENT

90-1501 Title; Authority; Purpose; Legislative Findings.

A. Title. This Article shall be known and may be cited as the “Art in Development” Ordinance.

1. Mitigate the impact of new development on the City's cultural and aesthetic infrastructure.

2. Foster a sense of place and enhance the pedestrian experience through superior urban design.

4. Maintain the City’s cultural vitality by ensuring that public art is created by qualified professionals and preserved through enforceable long- term maintenance standards.

D. Legislative Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares as follows:

1. Public Interest and Cultural Vitality. Public art is not merely aesthetic; it is a vital component of the City’s infrastructure that promotes economic development, attracts tourism, and enhances the mental and physical well-being of residents by creating a high-quality "sense of place" that reflects the unique history and character of the San Jacinto Valley.

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3. Regulatory Structure and Constitutional Compliance.

a. The requirement to provide on-site public art is a land-use design standard similar to landscaping, set-back, or architectural requirements, intended to ensure a project’s compatibility with the City’s aesthetic and cultural goals.

b. When an applicant elects the altern ative of an in-lieu fee, that fee is imposed as a condition of development approval and shall be the responsibility of the Developer, not the ultimate purchaser or home buyer. The City Council finds that there is a clear essential nexus between the impacts of new development and the need for public art, and that the required contribution is roughly proportional to the scale, cost, and impact of the project.

90-1502 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Se ction, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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C. Art in Public Places (AIPP) Fund means a segregated, interest-bearing special fund established by the City for the deposit and expenditure of Public Art Contributions and In-Lieu Fees. Funds shall be used ex clusively for the purp oses authorized in Section 90-1507.

Specifically excluded from this definition are land acquisition costs and off-site improvement costs (e.g., public street segments or utility trunk lines). The Building Official’s determination of valuation shall be final for the purposes of calculating the Public Art Contribution.

E. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) means those public construction projects identified and funded withi n the City’s multi-year Ca pital Improvement Program budget, including but not limited to the construction of new public buildings, parks, or major infrastructure.

F. Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) means a temporary or permanent certificate issued by the Building Official authorizi ng the initial occupancy of a building or structure.

H. Development means the following activities, provided they meet the thresholds set forth in Section 90-1503: (1) The construction of new buildings or structures; (2)

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Additions to existing buildings that create net new floor area; or (3) Substantial interior or exterior remodels, rehabilitations, or improvements.

I. Large-Scale Residential Developer means any person, corporation, partnership, or legal entity that constructs two (2) or more single-family dwellings concurrently or sequentially within the same tract, subdi vision, or development project, or any developer that constructs residential dwelling units on a commercial or production basis. This definition includes, but is not limited to, regional and national homebuilding companies.

J. Public Art / Artwork means a permanent, site-specific, and publicly viewable visual work of art created by a Qualified Artist.

2. Ineligible Items: The following are specifically excluded:

a. Mass-produced "off-the-shelf" objects or reproductions of original works;

b. Decorative, ornamental, or functional elements designed by the project architect or landscape architect rather than a Qualified Artist;

c. Routine landscaping or standard architectural features; and

d. Commercial signage, directional graphics, or "supergraphics" that serve primarily as branding.

K. Public Art Contribution means the mandatory dollar amount a Developer must expend on on-site Artwork or pay to the City as an In-Lieu Fee, calculated as a percentage of the Building Valuation pursuant to Section 90-1503.

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M. Public Place means an exterior area on public or private property that is clearly visible to the general public from adjacent public property, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way.

N. Qualified Artist means a practitioner in th e visual arts who: (1) Is recognized by critics and peers as a professional artist of serious intent and ability, as evidenced by a consistent history of professional exhibitions, public commissions, or gallery representation; and (2) Has demonstrated experience in the design, fabrication, and installation of permanent public art of a scale and complexity comparable to the proposed project.

This definition specifically excludes the Developer, the Developer’s employees, or the project’s lead architect or landscape architect.

90-1503 Applicability; Thresholds; Exemptions.

A. Applicability. Except as otherwise prov ided in Subsection C (Exemptions), the requirements of this Article shall apply Citywide to the following:

1. Private Development: All new construction, additions, and substantial exterior rehabilitations for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects.

2. Public Development: All City-initiated Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Public Construction Projects, as defined in Section 90-1502.

B. Thresholds and Contribution Rates. The Public Art Contribution shall be calculated at the time of Building Permit issuance based on the Building Valuation as follows:

1. New Residential Development (Tracts and Multi-Family): For all new residential developments, including but not limited to apartments, condominiums, and two or more single-family dwellings constructed concurrently within the same tract or by the same Developer, the contribution shall be 0.50% of the total Building Valuation.

2. Non-Residential and Public Development: For all commercial, industrial, office, mixed-use, and public construction projects, the contribution shall be 0.50% of the total Building Valuation.

C. Exemptions. The requirements of this Article shall not apply to the following:

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1. Single-Lot Single-Family Construction (Individual Builders): The construction of a single-family dwelli ng on an individual lot where the applicant is not a Large-Scale Residential Developer. This exemption is intended to exclude custom homes and individual residential construction projects built by or for individual homeowners, while retaining the requirements for tract developments and projects undertaken by production homebuilders.

2. Individual Single-Family Residential (Rehabilitation or Expansion): For the rehabilitation, renovation, or expansion of an existing single-family residence.

3. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

4. Minor Accessory Structures: Construction of detached accessory structures with a floor area of less than 120 square feet (e.g., storage sheds, gazebos).

6. Maintenance and Repair: Ordinary maintenance, repair, or "like-for- like" replacement of existing building components that do not increase floor area or change the exterior design.

7. Emergency Work: Immediate repair or reconstruction of structures damaged by fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural disasters, provided such work is necessary to protect public health and safety and is limited to restoring the structure to its pre-disaster condition.

8. Affordable Housing: Projects where 100% of the residential units are deed-restricted for "Lower Income" households, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), for a period of no less than 55 years.

9. Legal Preemption: Any project where the imposition of the Public Art Contribution is expressly preempted by state or federal law.

D. Enforcement of Compliance. Compliance with this Section is a mandatory condition of project approval.

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90-1504 Compliance Paths and Procedural Requirements.

A. On-Site Artwork (Primary Design Standard). The Developer may elect to design, fabricate, and install qualifying Artwork on the project site or within the approved adjacent public right-of-way.

Procedural Steps:

Step 3: Installation and Inspection. The Artwork must be installed and inspected for compliance with the Final Art Plan prior to the request for a final building inspection.

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Step 4: Acceptance. Upon verified installation and recordation of the required Maintenance Covenant (Section 90-1508), the Administrator shall issue a "Certificate of Compliance."

Financial Security: If a Developer desires a Building Permit before the Final Art Plan is approved, they must pay the full In-Lieu Fee as security. This fee shall be held by the City and refunded, without interest, only after the on-site Artwork is accepted and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Selection Criteria: The proposed donation must be reviewed by the Committee for:

1. Quality and Provenance: The work must be an original work by a Qualified Artist.

2. Maintenance Burden: The City shall not accept any donation that imposes an unreasonable or unfunded long-term conservation cost.

3. Siting: The City retains absolute discretion over the final placement of donated works.

C. In-Lieu Fee Payment. The Developer may elect to satisfy the Public Art Contribution by paying a fee into the AIPP Fund.

1. Calculation and Timing: The fee is calculated based on the Building Valuation at the time of permit issu ance. Payment must be made in full as a condition of Building Permit issuance.

2. Use of Pooled Funds: Fees paid into the AIPP Fund may be pooled with other Public Art Contributions to fund high-impact, publicly sited projects, cultural facilities, or the City's own "Signature Projects" (as defined in Section 90-1501) regardless of their proximity to the Developer's project site. Priority consideration may be given to mural projects along

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Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area, and to projects that involve local community organizations.

3. Administration Fee: A portion of the I n-Lieu fee, as set by City Council resolution, may be allocated to cover the reasonable costs of administering the Art in Public Places Program.

90-1505 In-Lieu Fee Adoption.

The specific dollar amounts, percentage rates, and administrative fee schedules necessary to implement the requirements of this Article shall be established by City Council Resolution. The City Council may, from time to time, amend such resolution to ensure that the Public Art Contribution rema ins commensurate with the cost of providing cultural infrastructure and the impacts of development.

90-1506 Timing; Collection; Deferral; and Security.

A. Calculation and Collection of Public Art Contribution.

3. Condition Precedent: Payment of the fee, or the provision of approved security under the On-Site path, is a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit.

1. Security Deposit Treatment: The paid In-Lieu Fee shall be held by the City as a cash security deposit to ensure the completion and installation of the Artwork.

2. Refund Eligibility: The Developer shall be eligible for a full refund of the security deposit, without interest, only after:

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a. The Administrator has issued a formal "Acceptance of Artwork" certificate;

b. The Maintenance Covenant and Public Access Easement have been recorded; and

c. A permanent Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

1. Form of Security: Security shall be in the form of a performance bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or a cash deposit, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

3. Completion Deadline: The Artwork must be installed and accepted no later than 120 days following the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to meet this deadline shall authorize the City to draw upon the security to fund a comparable public art project elsewhere in the City.

D. Enforcement Holds and Remedies. The City shall utilize the following "Stop Points" to ensure strict compliance:

1. Inspection Holds: The Building Official shall withhold "Final Inspection" approval for any project that has not satisfied the requirements of this Chapter.

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90-1507 Use of Funds (AIPP Fund).

A. Establishment of Fund. All In-Lieu Fees and Public Art Contributions collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited into the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Fund.

This fund shall be a segregated, interest-bearing account, and all interest earned shall accrue to the benefit of the Program.

B. Eligible Expenditures. Monies in the AIPP Fund shall be expended solely for the following "Capital-Eligible" and "Programming" purposes:

Priority consideration may be given to mural projects along Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area

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C. Pooling and Geographic Flexibility.

1. Pooling of Funds: The City may po ol Public Art Contributions from multiple Development Projects to fund larger, higher impact "Signature Projects" or to acquire significant works for the City’s permanent collection.

2. Off-Site Expenditures: In accordance with the legislative findings in Section 90-1501, the City is not required to spend an In-Lieu Fee within the immediate vicinity of the project that generated it. Funds may be spent at any location within the City where the Administrator determines that the placement of public art will provide the greatest community- wide cultural benefit.

D. Prohibitions.

1. Self-Funding Prohibited: No portion of a Developer's In-Lieu Fee may be used to purchase or fund the specific Artwork required for that Developer’s own project.

3. Operation and Salaries: Except for the designated administrative percentage, funds shall not be used for general City operating expenses or permanent City staff salaries.

90-1508 Artwork Eligibility; Location; Ownership; and Maintenance.

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1. Sculpture: Three-dimensional work s in any durable material or combination of materials (e.g., stone, metal, glass, or plastic).

3. Integrated Amenities: Artist-designe d elements that serve a functional purpose but are unique and site-specific, such as streetscape furniture, paving patterns, artist-designed lighting, wayfinding, water features, and landscape art.

4. Media and Light Works: Installation s utilizing light, sound, or digital media, provided they are designed for permanent exterior installation and are not primarily commercial in nature. Such installations should be located appropriately based on the surrounding context, with careful consideration given to placement in high-traffic areas versus parks or lower-traffic locations.

B. Ineligible Components and "Loophole" Exclusions. The following items do not satisfy the Public Art Contribution requirement:

1. Mass-Produced Objects: "Off-the-shelf" items, reproductions of original works, or garden-variety ornaments not created by a Qualified Artist specifically for the project.

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demonstrably the work of a Qualified Artist and exceed standard design requirements.

3. Commercial Branding: Any element that includes logos, trademarks, branding, or "supergraphics" used for commercial advertising or directional purposes.

C. Location and Siting Standards.

2. Safety and Clearance: Artwork shall not:

a. Interfere with traffic safety "sight distance" triangles;

b. Obstruct the "path of travel" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); or

c. Interfere with the operation or ma intenance of public or private utilities.

d. Context-Appropriate Placement. The location of artwork shall be appropriate to the type of installation and surrounding context. For example:

2. Large-scale or monumental works should be located where they can be viewed from appropriate distances without creating visual clutter or traffic hazards.

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3. Materials Appropriate to Location. All artwork shall be constructed of materials appropriate to the specific site conditions and environmental context, including but not limited to:

a. In areas designated as High or Very High Fire Severity Zones, artwork shall be constructed of non-flammable or fire-resistant materials;

b. In areas subject to high winds, seismic activity, or extreme weather, artwork shall be engineered and anchored to withstand such conditions;

c. All materials shall be UV-resistant and suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure in Southern California's climate.

4. For properties located within the Sc enic Highway Overlay District or subject to Scenic Highway Corridor setback requirements, public art installations shall be incorporated into the overall site design in a manner that enhances the scenic character of the corridor. Such installations shall be reviewed for compatibility with adopted scenic corridor design guidelines and shall not detract from natural viewsheds or create visual clutter.

D. Ownership, Easements, and Maintenance.

1. Ownership and Transfer: Artwork installed on private property shall be the property of the Developer or subsequent Property Owner.

Ownership and the obligation to maintain the Artwork shall automatically transfer with the title to the real property.

a. Grant the City a perpetual easement for public viewing of the Artwork;

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b. Obligate the Property Owner to cl ean, repair, and maintain the Artwork in its original approved condition against deterioration resulting from normal wear and tear, the Owner's own actions or neglect, or the Owner's failure to perform routine maintenance. The Owner shall not be required to repair or replace Artwork that is damaged or destroyed by vandalism, acts of God, or the intentional or negligent acts of third parties, provided that the Owner was not at fault and had complied with all routine maintenance obligations; and

c. Grant the City the right (but not the obligation) to enter the property to perform necessary repairs if the Owner fails to do so, with the costs thereof becoming a lien upon the property.

3. VARA and CAPA Compliance: The Property Owner shall be responsible for ensuring that all contracts with Qualified Artists include appropriate waivers of "moral rights" under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA) to allow for the City- sanctioned relocation or removal of the work if it becomes a threat to public safety.

E. Removal or Alteration.

1. City Approval Required: Once accepted and installed, no Artwork may be removed, relocated, or materially altered without the prior written approval of the City Council.

2. Remedy for Unauthorized Removal: If an Artwork is removed or destroyed without City authorization, the Property Owner shall be required to:

a. Replace the Artwork with a piece of equal or greater valuation, as approved by the Committee; or

b. Pay an amount to the AIPP Fund equal to the original Public Art Contribution plus an inflationary adjustment based on the CPI.

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a. Timing of Request. No such request shall be accepted or processed until the Property Owner has paid an application fee, if any, set by Council resolution and at least ten (10) years have elapsed from the date of the issuance of the original Certificate of Compliance for the Artwork. Following this initial ten-year period, the Property Owner may submit a request for review at any time, provided that no more than one (1) such request may be fi led for the same Artwork within any twelve (12) month period.

b. Standards for Removal or Relocation. The City Council may authorize the removal or relocation of the Artwork if the Property Owner demonstrates that: (1) the Artwork has reached the end of its functional life or requires significant repairs; (2) the redevelopment or substantial remodeling of the project site renders the current location of the Artwork physically or aesthetically untenable; or (3) the City Council may, in the exercise of its legislative and aesthetic discretion, authorize the removal or relocation of the Artwork if it finds that the work is no longer compatible with the City’s desired community character, the evolving architectural identity of the project site, or the visual environment of the surrounding neighborhood. Such a finding may be based on the Council’s subjective evaluation of the Artwork’s ongoing contribution to the public realm and its harmony with the current aesthetic goals of the community, regardless of whether the Artwork violates any specific or codified design standard.

90-1509 Submittal; Review; and Approval Process.

A. Public Art Plan Requirements. For all projects electing the On-Site compliance path, the Developer must submit a comprehensive Public Art Plan to the Administrator. The Plan shall be submitted in two phases (Prel iminary and Final) to ensure coordination with the project's overall design. The Public Art Plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Artist Qualifications: A resume and portfolio of the Qualified Artist, demonstrating experience with projects of similar scale and complexity.

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4. Budget Verification: A certified budget prepared by the Artist or Developer, including artist fees, fabrication costs, transportation, installation, and specialized insurance.

5. Technical Specifications: A description of the materials used, focusing on durability, UV resistance, and anti-graffiti coatings.

7. Maintenance Plan: A detailed schedule for routine cleaning and professional conservation, including anti-vandalism measures.

B. Review and Approval Authority.

The Committee’s review shall be advisory to the City Council.

3. Final Approval:

a. Minor On-Site Projects: For projects where the Public Art Contribution is less than $50,000, the Administrator is authorized to issue final approval.

b. Major On-Site Projects: For projects where the Public Art Contribution exceeds $50,000, the City Council, after receiving a

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recommendation from the Planning Commission, shall have final approval authority.

4. Standard of Review: Review shall be conducted in a content-neutral manner, focusing on the quality of materials, scale, professionalism of the artist and consistency with the City’s aesthetic and cultural goals rather than the artistic message or viewpoint.

C. Process Coordination. To avoid development delays, the public art review process shall run concurrently with the standard entitlement and design review process.

1. Preliminary Plan: Should be submitted with the initial application for a Discretionary Permit or Design Review.

2. Final Plan: Must be approved prior to the submittal of construction documents for a building permit.

3. Modifications: Any material change to an approved Public Art Plan (e.g., change in artist, material, or lo cation) requires a formal amendment approved by the Administrator.

D. Selection Methods. The Developer may utilize any of the following selection methods, provided the process results in the selection of a Qualified Artist as defined in Section 90-1502:

1. Open Competition: A public call for portfolios or proposals.

2. Limited Invitational: Soliciting proposals from a pre-selected list of professional artists.

3. Direct Purchase: The purchase of an existing, original work of art (e.g., from a gallery or studio), provided it meets the site-specific and durability requirements of this Chapter.

90-1510 Alternatives; Waivers/Adjustments.

A. Alternative Compliance Methods. The Administrator or City Council may authorize an alternative compliance method if the Developer demonstrates that on-site

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installation is technically infeasible or that an alternative provides a superior community benefit. Authorized alternatives include:

1. Off-Site Installation. Installation of Artwork on a City-approved site within the public right-of-way or on other public property within the City.

The Developer shall remain responsible for all costs of design, fabrication, and installation, as well as a pre-paid maintenance endowment if the City assumes ownership.

2. Cultural Facility Improvements. The construction of, or significant capital contribution to, a permanent cultural facility (e.g., a gallery, theater, or museum space) that is open and acce ssible to the general public. Such facility must be of equal or greater value than the required Public Art Contribution.

B. Constitutional Waiver and Adjustment.

1. Application for Relief. An applicant for a Development Project may apply for a waiver, reduction, or adjustment of the requirements of this Chapter. Such application must be submitted in writing concurrently with the project’s initial land-use application.

a. Result in a "taking" of property wi thout just compensation under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution or Article I, Section 19 of the California Constitution; or

b. Lack an essential nexus between the requirement and the project's impact; or

c. Not be roughly proportional in nature and extent to the impact of the proposed development.

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3. Administrative Record and Findings. The City Council’s decision shall be based on a written record and shall in clude specific findings of fact. If the Council determines that the requi rement is unconstitutional as applied, it shall provide for a narrowly tailored adjustment to the requirement (e.g., a reduced fee or modified on-site requirement) to the extent necessary to achieve constitutional proportionality.

4. Burden of Proof. In any administrative or legal proceeding, the burden of proving that the requirement lacks a nexus or is disproportionate shall rest solely with the applicant.

90-1511 Appeals.

B. Filing and Timing.

1. Written Appeal Required: An appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of the date of the decision being appealed.

2. Specific Grounds: The appeal must state the specific grounds for the appeal and the specific error or abuse of discretion alleged to have been committed by the Administrator.

3. Appeals Fee: The appeal shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in an amount established by City Council resolution to cover the City’s cost of processing and hearing the appeal.

C. Appellate Body and Hearing.

1. First Level of Appeal: Appeals of administrative decisions shall be heard by the Planning Commission. The hea ring shall be scheduled within 45 days of the filing of a complete appeal application.

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3. Notice of Decision: The Planning Commission shall issue a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing, which shall be mailed to the appellant.

D. Final Appeal to City Council.

2. Council Action: The City Council may elect to:

a. Affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Planning Commission; or

b. Remand the matter back to the Planning Commission or Administrator for further proceedings.

3. Finality: The decision of the City Council shall be final and shall be the City’s final administrative action for purposes of judicial review.

E. Stay of Proceedings. The filing of a timely appeal shall stay all further proceedings in furtherance of the action ap pealed, including the issuance of building permits or Certificates of Occupancy, unless the Administrator certifies to the appellate body that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property.

90-1512 Enforcement; Remedies; and Penalties.

A. Violations.

2. Public Nuisance: Any Artwork installed, maintained, or removed in violation of this Chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance,

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subject to abatement in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article II of Chapter 1 of this Code.

B. Administrative and Legal Remedies. The City shall have the authority to utilize any one or a combination of the following remedies to ensure compliance:

4. Administrative Citations: Violations may be addressed through the City’s administrative citation process, with fines increasing for subsequent offenses as established by City Council resolution.

C. Protection of Public Art (Criminal and Civil Penalties).

Penalties:

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2. Administrative Fine: In addition to criminal penalties, the City may issue an administrative citation for the maximum amount allowed by law.

4. Property Owner Responsibility: If artwork on private property is damaged by vandalism, acts of God, or third-party actions, the Property Owner shall not be required to repair or replace the artwork, provided the Owner was not at fault and had complied with all routine maintenance obligations under the Maintenance Covenant. However, if damaged artwork poses a safety hazard or visual blight, the Owner shall remove the damaged artwork within [30] days of receiving written notice from the City. If the damage resulted from the Owner's own actions, neglect, or failure to perform required maintenance, the City may treat the failure to repair as a violation of the Maintenance Covenant and proceed with the remedies set forth in Subsection B. Upon removal of artwork damaged by vandalism, acts of God, or third parties (where the Owner was not at fault), the Owner may elect to: (a) replace the artwork with a new installation of comparable value subject to City approval; (b) pay the current In-Lieu Fee into the AIPP Fund; or (c) request termination of the Maintenance Covenant, subject to City Council approval.

90-1513 Administrative Guidelines.

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B. Scope of Guidelines. The Guidelines may include, but are not limited to, the following:

3. Design and Technical Standards:

a. Specific requirements for material durability, UV resistance, fire- resistance and anti-graffiti treatments tailored to the local Southern California climate and specific site conditions;

b. Standard engineering requirements for foundations, seismic anchoring, and structural wind-load calculations;

c. Siting, lighting, and "sight-distance" safety standards;

d. Context-appropriate placement standards for different types of artwork (e.g., hologram art, digital media, monumental sculptures);

e. Materials appropriate to location, including requirements for non- flammable materials in High Fire Severity Zones and materials suited to Scenic Highway corridors.

4. Application and Submittal Forms: Standardized forms for the Preliminary and Final Art Plans, Art Path Election, and Artist/Developer contracts.

6. Conservation and Maintenance Stan dards: Minimum standards for routine maintenance and professional conservation to be included in the

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recordable Maintenance Covenant, including anti-vandalism measures and protective treatments.

D. Amendments. The Administrator may amend the Guidelines as necessary to reflect evolving industry standards for public art or changes in building and safety codes.

Any amendment that significantly alters th e financial obligation of Developers shall be presented to the City Council for review.

ARTICLE XLIV: CITY-INITIATED ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

90-1531 Purpose and Intent.

90-1532 Project Classification and Approval Authority.

Public art projects initiated by the City shall be classified into two categories based on the total project budget (inclusive of design, fabrication, and installation):

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A. Signature Public Art Projects are those with a total cost exceeding $10,000.

1. Approval Authority: Final approval rests with the City Council.

2. Selection Process: For each Signature Project, the Mayor shall appoint a Project Ad-Hoc Committee.

a. Ad-Hoc Committee Composition: The Committee shall consist of two (2) members of the City Council advised by the City Manager, or his or her designee. The Committee may invite a Qualified Artist or a member of the local arts community to serve as a non-voting technical advisor.

b. Role of the Committee: The Committee shall review artist portfolios/proposals, select a finalist, and provide a formal recommendation to the full City Council for contract award. The Committee may give priority consideration to local community organizations for mural installations and artist selection, particularly for projects along Florida Avenue and in the Downtown area.

B. Minor Public Art Projects are those with a total cost of $10,000 or less.

1. Approval Authority: The City Manager is authorized to approve the selection, location, and installation of Minor Projects, including small- scale community art projects such as painted utility boxes, fire hydrants and similar public amenities.

2. Reporting: The City Manager shall provide a quarterly information report to the City Council summarizing any Minor Projects approved under this authority.

90-1533 Selection Methods for City Projects.

To ensure transparency and legal defensibility in the expenditure of public funds, the City shall utilize one of the following selection methods:

A. Open Call (Request for Qualifications/Proposals): A broad solicitation to all artists.

The City may give priority consideration to local community organizations and local artists in the selection process.

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B. Limited Invitational: A solicitation sent to a pre-qualified list of artists with specific expertise.

C. Direct Purchase: The purchase of an existing, completed artwork from a gallery or artist, provided it meets the "Minor Project" threshold or is approved as a "Signature Project."

D. Community Partnership Programs: Collaborative programs with local community organizations, schools, and youth groups to create public art, including high school mural programs and community art initiatives.

90-1534 Siting and Technical Review.

Regardless of the approval path, all City-initiated art must undergo a technical review by the Public Works and Community Development Departments to ensure:

B. Structural Integrity: Engineering review for any large-scale sculptures or installations requiring footings.

D. Maintenance Sustainability: Analysis of long-term cleaning, anti-graffiti, and repair costs.

90-1535 Artist Contracts and Intellectual Property.

Every City-initiated project shall be governed by a written Professional Services Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney. The agreement must address:

A. Work for Hire / Copyright: Definition of the City's ownership and copyright.

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C. Warranties: A minimum warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.

90-1536 Deaccessioning and Removal.

The City shall reserve the right to "deaccess ion" (permanently remove or sell) public art.

A. Signature Projects: Deaccessioning requires City Council approval following a public hearing.

B. Minor Projects: Deaccessioning may be authorized by the City Manager if the work is damaged beyond repair or poses a safety hazard.

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Mar 24 2026
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Monique Alaniz-Flejter, Community Development Director; Receive and File Consent Calendar Business Item Public Hearing TITLE:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and Direct Submittal of the Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

1. Determine that the preparation and filing of a General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) is not a "Project" as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as the APR is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and that no further CEQA action is required; and

2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and Direct Submittal of the Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

BACKGROUND:

State law requires cities to submit a General Plan Progress Report (APR) to the State of California Housing & Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning & Research (OPR) each year in order to demonstrate how the City is meeting its housing goals and citywide General Plan vision.

Additionally, each jurisdiction must prepare an annual progress report (APR) on the jurisdiction’s status and progress in implementing its housing element. This periodic review allows the City Council an opportunity to review its housing growth, as well as the opportunity to adjust or modify its priority policies and programs for the upcoming year.

On March 17, 2026, the Planning Commission recommend Approval of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the City Council.

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DISCUSSION:

General Plan Overview
Every city and county in California is required to have an adopted General Plan to guide the long-term development of the community, prepared in accordance with detailed statutory requirements. The City of Hemet General Plan, adopted in 2012, establishes the fundamental policy framework to guide decisions related to land use and development, public services and facilities, public safety, resource management, recreation, culture, and the overall health and quality of life in the community. The General Plan presents a vision for the City's future, and embodies goals, policies, and strategies to turn that vision into a reality. The Plan is comprehensive yet flexible enough to respond to emerging trends and challenges. The Plan is long-range - looking ahead to 2030 while at the same time providing guidance and clarity for near-term decisions and daily project reviews.

General Plan Progress Report
As provided in Attachment No. 2 Exhibit A, the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report is composed as follows:

I. Purpose of the General Plan
II. Adopted General Plan Amendments
III. Proposed General Plan Amendments
IV. Community Profile
V. Housing Element Progress
VI. Implementation Programs Completed or Underway
VII. Proposed Implementation Programs for 2025-2026
Completed, In-Progress, or Continuous Implementation Programs The City implements its General Plan vision, goals, and policies through many programs, projects, and tools. These implementation measures ensure the overall direction set forth in the General Plan is translated from general ideas into action, and the City’s vision for its future is met.

Recommendations from the Planning Commission:

On March 17, 2026, the Planning Commission evaluated the draft General Plan Progress report and recommended programs. Many of the prior year's programs were carried over to the recommended programs. As available funding permits, the following General Plan Implementation programs are recommended as priority programs for the City to pursue. Please refer to Table 11 of the General Plan Progress Report for specific Land Use Programs.

1. Housing Element Programs

2. Roadway Systems Evaluation. Perform an evaluation of the existing roadway system to address safety, congestion, and traffic, which are prioritized for improvement within the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

3. Revitalization of the Downtown

4. Pursue Sustainable Tourism & Hotel Redevelopment

5. Development of a Tourism Ad-Hoc Committee

6. Increase recreational and visitor opportunities in the community, such as concerts, festivals, and sports tournaments.

7. Economic Development

8. Business Assistance & Retention Program

9. Landscaping Enhancements throughout the City

10.Open Space Recreation, Bikeways, Bike Paths, and Trails

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11.Recreational, Camping, Aquatics, and Hotel Programming in the Diamond Valley Lake area.

12.Engage Prospective Investors - International Council of Shopping Centers (ISCS) Convention.

13.Continue to work towards strategies that reduce criminal activity, such as burglaries and vandalism, impacting the business community.

14.Historic & Cultural Resources, Cultural Celebration, and Historical Education

15.Food Access-Community Garden
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.

Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.

Objective 2: Explore and implement homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet.

Objective 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.

GOAL TWO: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
To ensure that Hemet is a hub, with access to quality jobs, shopping options, and a varied and sustained tax base.

Objective 1: Develop business practices that welcome new development by streamlining processes.

Objective 2: Provide resources for new businesses to enhance the customer service experience.

GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.

Objective 1: Deliver messaging to the Community that connects, is consistent, and relevant.

Objective 2: Increase transparency for the public.

Objective 3: Increase the community's pride within the City.

GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.

Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.

Objective 2: Develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services.

Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.

Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.

Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.

Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.

Objective 5: Streamline fire prevention coordination efforts.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: CC Resolution
Attachment 2: Draft General Plan Progress Report 2025

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX 1

CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2025

GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT, AND

DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
(OPR) AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City of Hemet adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan on January 24, 2012, pursuant to Section 65300 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City is required to submit an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation pursuant to Government Code 65400 and 65700; and
WHEREAS, as recommended by the Planning Commission on March 17, 2026, the proposed 2012-2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Exhibit “A”) has been prepared in accordance with Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700; and WHEREAS, on March 24, 2026, the Hemet City Council conducted a meeting to review the proposed 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, accepted public testimony, and made appropriate findings pursuant to CEQA; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15306

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(Information Collected), consisting of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities, which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded, and Section 15378(b)(2) of the Public Resources Code for continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making (except as they are applied to specific instances covered above.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of the resolution.

SECTION 2. COUNCIL ACTION. The City Council hereby APPROVES the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and directs staff to submit the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective on March 24, 2026.

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX 1
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 2026 ____________________________
Linda Krupa, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX 1
State of California )
County of Riverside )
City of Hemet )
I, Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 24th day of March, 2026, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
_____________________________
Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk

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C ITY OF HEMET GENERAL PLAN 2030

GENERAL PLAN
2025 PROGRESS REPORT
March 24, 2026

City of Hemet
445 E. Florida Avenue
Hemet, California 92543

Submitted by:

Monique Alaniz-Flejter, AICP
Community Development Director
951-765-2370

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2 The City of Hemet General Plan establishes the fundamental policy framework to guide decisions related to land use and development, public services and facilities, public safety, resource management, recreation, culture, and the overall health and quality of life in the community. The General Plan presents a vision for the City's future, and embodies goals, policies, and strategies to turn that vision into a reality.

The City of Hemet adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan on January 24, 2012 after an extensive community participation effort. The General Plan includes seven mandatory elements (Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Noise, Conservation, Open Space, and Safety) and five optional elements (Community Design, Community Services and Infrastructure, Recreation and Trails, Historic Resources, and Art and Culture.) Additionally, the General Plan compiles the activities, programs, and policies of the City that promote healthy living into a Sustainability Appendix.

Each of the elements describes its purpose, its issues and opportunities, the background information and context for the various topics in the element, its goals and policies, and the implementation programs needed to achieve those goals. Incorporated within each element was Hemet’s vision for the future to create an economically sound and sustainable community with a diverse economy, expanded economic opportunities, and a balanced approach to business and development while meeting the housing, recreation, and quality of life needs of its residents.

I. PURPOSE OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities and counties submit an annual progress report (APR) on the General Plan and progress on its implementation to City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) each year.

This document fulfills that mandate and was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of March 17, 2026 and approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 24, 2026. The current General Plan Compliance Report will be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) incorporated data from the period of January 2024 to December 2025.

The main purpose of the annual progress report (APR) is to provide City Council with an update of the City’s progress in implementing its General Plan vision. This annual assessment grants to City Council an opportunity to adjust or modify its policies or approach to implem entation and to ensure that the City meets its stated vision. A secondary purpose of the APR is to fulfill housing element statutory requirements regarding the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs an d its efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65584.3(c) and 65584.5(b)(5). These have separate reporting requirements and forms, which have been submitted electronically by the City prior to April 1
st of each year.

To assist in the review of the General Plan Progress Report, this report presents the following information:
x Amendments to the General Plan adopted by the City since the comprehensive update in 2012. x Required and proposed amendments to the General Plan that will need to be prepared within the near- term if applicable.
x Demographic and development changes that update the City’s community profile.

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3 x General Plan implementation programs that have been completed, are in-progress, or are an on-going activity of the City.
x General Plan implementation programs that have not yet been initiated, but are recommended for initiation within the next year, or as City resources are available.

II. ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
State law allows the General Plan to be amended four times annually. This allows the General Plan to remain a current document responsive to the community’s needs. Requests for amendments may be submitted by individuals or initiated by the City. Amendments to the Hemet General Plan for the time period of April 2012 through December 2024 are listed in Table 1 as follows.

Table 1
Amendments to the General Plan (2012 – 2024)
Amendment
Number Action Applicant Description
GPA12-001 Approved
Reso. 4501
May 22, 2012
City of
Hemet
Revised the land use designation on five sites citywide to accommodate the 2008-2014 (Cycle 4 ) Housing
Element Regional Needs Housing Allocation (RHNA)
GPA12-002 Approved
Reso 4502
May 22, 2012
City of
Hemet
Amended the Housing Element (Chapter 11) to comply
with State conditional certification requirements.

GPA13-001 Approved
Reso 4561
January 14, 2014
City of
Hemet
Adopted the 2014-2021 (Cycle 5) Housing Element
(Chapter 11) Update
GPA12-005 Approved
Reso 4577
June 10, 2014
Regent
Properties
Changed the land use designation from Low Density
Residential to Low Medium Density Residential on a

44.9-acre site located on the northwest corner of
Devonshire Avenue and Myers Street for the Ramona
Creek Project.

GPA15-001 Approved
Reso 4730
December 13, 2016
Joseph
Valenti
Changed the land use designation of a 5.57 acre site
located on the east side of Sanderson Avenue, north of
Devonshire Avenue and south of Menlo Avenue from
Neighborhood Commercial to High Density
Residential.

GPA16-001 Approved
Reso 4743
April 11, 2017
City of
Hemet
Amended the land use designations of 13 sites in the
downtown area and modified the bikeway circulation
plan in the downtown area to achieve consistency with
the newly adopted Downtown Specific Plan.

GPA18-001 Approved
Reso 4748
January 8, 2019
City of
Hemet
Amended the land use designation of 1,003 parcels
citywide, updated the redistribution of acreage by land use, and updated the list of zone districts to achieve
consistency with the zoning ordinance and zoning map.

GPA19-001 Approved
Reso.

May 14, 2019
City of
Hemet
Update to the Land Use, Circulation, and Public Safety
Elements to bring the text into conformance with the
recently adopted Riverside County Hemet-Ryan Airport
Compatibility Plan and the Riverside County
Transportation Commission State Route 79
realignment, and to make technical edits.

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4 Table 1
Amendments to the General Plan (2012 – 2024)
Amendment
Number Action Applicant Description
GPA 20-001 Approved
Reso No. 2020-099
December 8, 2020
City of
Hemet
Update to Land Use Element (Table 2.1) Land Use
Intensity and Density of Chapter 2 to establish the
minimum, maximum, and target density and intensity for
each land use designation, and to increase the maximum
floor area ratio for certain allowable uses in the
Community Commercial Land Use Designation from

0.4 to 1.0
GPA 15-002 Approved Reso No.
2021-010
February 23, 2021
City of
Hemet
An amendment to the City’s General Plan Circulation
Element to extend Mustang Way and to change the
classification of Warren Road from a 6-lane Arterial to a 4-lane Secondary Arterial.

GPA 21-001 Approved Reso No.
2022-015
January 25, 2022
City of
Hemet
Update to General Plan Chapter 11 (Housing Element)
for the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Cycle
GPA 21-003 Approved Reso No.
2022-204
December 13, 2022
City of
Hemet
Update to General Plan Chapter 4 (Circulation Element)
to adopt Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Thresholds for
the purposes of CEQA Impact Analysis (City-Wide)
GPA 23-001 Approved Reso No.
2023-173
October 24, 2023
Newland
Capital
Group
Update to the Circulation Element to include removal of a segment of the future Whittier Avenue/Street
alignment from the City of Hemet General Plan
Roadway Circulation Master Plan.

GPA 21-001 Approved Res No.
2024-065
May 28, 2024

City of
Hemet
Re-Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2021-001
Updating General Plan Chapter 11 (Housing Element)
in Compliance with State Mandated Requirements for
the 2021-2029 Housing Element Cycle.

GPA 22-001 Approved Reso No.
2024-171
September 24, 2024

City of H Amending General Plan Chapter 6 Public Safety Element and Climate Vulnerability Assessment in
Accordance with Senate Bill 1035; and Adding General
Plan Chapter 12 Environmental Justice Element in
Accordance with Senate Bill 1000.

Each of the adopted General Plan Amendments was evaluated to ensure that it was in the public interest, was not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and was deemed consistent with the overall vision, goals, and objectives contained in the General Plan.

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5 III. APPROVED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
There were no General Plan Amendments in 2025.

IV. COMMUNITY PROFILE UPDATE
Hemet’s future is linked to its growth. Long-range planning can ensure continuity between development and the community’s vision, goals, and policies. New patterns of development can sustain and enhance Hemet’s economic viability and livability. To assist decisionmakers in its General Plan review and analysis, this section presents a record of Hemet’s growth since adoption of the comprehensive update in 2012. The data in Tables 2 through 5 is taken from multiple data sources, including the 2013 and 2019 Community Profiles prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments and the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimate Data Profiles for 2024, and Estimates E-5 Department of Finance 2025, United States Census Bureau Quick Facts 2024, and California State Income Limits 2025. Data has also been provided for school enrollment to allow for a direct side by side comparison. The tables provide statistics on population and household characteristics for Hemet, education and employment characteristics, and job sector characteristics, respectively.

Table 2
Hemet Population and Household Characteristics
Characteristic 2013 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Population 80,089 89,325 89,823 89,646 89,918 91,751 91,934 Hispanic (%) 39.8 47.3 49.3 49.3 49.0 48.2
Non-Hispanic White (%) 46.8 38.9 37.0 37.0 36.6 32.7
Non-Hispanic Asian (%) 3.0 3.7 2.3 2.5 2.7 3.4
Non-Hispanic African American
(%)

6.6 8.1 8.0 9.1 8.5 9.8
Median Age 38.1 38.5 38.6 39 39.7 39.7
Persons Per Household Size 2.6 2.68 2.70 2.70 2.64 2.67 2.64 Median Household Income ($) 32,726 43,152 46,194 49,901 53,623 57,719 Median Family Income Riverside
County (Family of 4) ($)
65,000 75,300 77,500 87,400 94,500 97,500 $103,900

Table 3
Hemet Housing Characteristics
Characteristic 2013 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Number of Housing Units 35,522 35,691 35,747 35,986 36,550 36,829 37,270 Owner Occupied Housing Units
(%) 59.2 59.8 61.1 61.1

63.1 62.3

Renter Occupied (%) 40.8 40.2 38.9 38.9 36.9 37.7
Single-Family Units (%) * 53.5 53.9 53.1 53.3 54.9 55.2 55.6 Multi-Family Units (%) * 19.9 19.7 19.6 19.6 19.3 19.2 19.1 Mobile homes (%) * 27.7 26.2 27.2 27.0 25.6 25.4 25.1
Built After 1970 (%) 83.0 79.5 78.6 78.6 80.2 80.2
Median Home Sales Price** $158,750 $318,000 $367,500 $400,000 $418,000 $432,000 $451,000 Foreclosures 939 1,442 1,642 1,382 1,053 1,084
Characteristic 2013 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Housing costs: Renters paying 30
percent or more of gross monthly
income.

61.1% 62.5%

62.3%

62.8%

62.2%

Housing costs: Homeowners paying
30 percent or more of gross
monthly income.

47.5% 45.3% 46.8% 49.6%

47.2%

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6 *E-5 Estimates (Department of Finance), ** 2021 Local Profiles SCAG, ACS 5-Year *Median Home Price (Redfin, Movoto, Zillow, and SCAG Local Profile)

Table 4
Hemet Education Characteristics
Characteristic 2013 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2024-2025 2025-2026 Hemet Unified School
District Student
Enrollment (K-12)
21,507 21,573 22,417 22,372 22,891

High School Graduate or
higher (%) 79.7 80.2 80.3

79.9 81.7

Bachelor’s Degree or
higher (%) 11.9 13.7

13.8 13.9 15.5

Graduate or Professional
Degree (%) 4.4 4.9 4.9 4.6 4.8

Table 5
Employment Characteristics -Employed Hemet Population
Sector 2013 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Employed Population 16 Years and over 23,961 28,243 31,157 31,430 35,289 38,266 Education 23.5 20.6 19.8 17.9 17.7 19.6
Retail 13.1 16.1 15.6 15.0 13.8 14.1
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation,
Accommodation, and Food Service

12.0 10.5 9.7 10.2 10.6 10.0
Public Administration 4.7 5.8 5.6 4.8 5.8 5.1
Construction 8.7 11.3 10.9 11.2 11.4 10.5
Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities 5.5 9.0 9.4 9.4 9.8 10.0 Manufacturing 7.1 6.6 7.1 8.1 8.3 7.4
Other 5.6 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.0 4.3
Finance 5.5 2.8 3.6 3.8 4.3 4.3
Professional, Science, Management, and
Administration

9.6 8.2 8.8 10.2 10.2 10.5
Wholesale Trade 1.6 2.0 1.8 2.2 2.3 1.7
Information 1.4 0.8 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.4
Agriculture 1.5 1.3 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.2
Drove Alone to Work (%) 82.0 78.8 78.2 77.3 74.1 74.3
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) 34.0 35.9 36.1 36.8 36.2 36.4 Median Household Income ($) $32,774 $43,152 $46,194 $49,901 $53,623 $57,719 Mean Household Income ($) $45,077 $57,589 $63,661 $70,999 $75,959 $81,460 Unemployment (%) 9.6 12.0 10.6 9.5 8.3 8.6

ACS 5-Year Estimate 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 As identified in the Adopted Housing Element, Hemet is estimated to experience an employment growth rate of 116.7 percent (24,500 new employed Hemet residents) between 2012 and 2040. This data is from SCAG’s 2016- 2040 Final Growth Forecast. The American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024 confirms the City of Hemet employed population has grown over the past 10 years.

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7 V. H OUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS
State law requires that each jurisdiction in California includes a Housing Element in its General Plan that establishes specific actions, objectives, and timelines for meeting its State mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for each income level. The RHNA is provided to jurisdictions in eight-year cycles. The current cycle is Cycle 6, which covers the time period of 2021 through 2029. Every year the city prepares an annual Housing Element Progress Report that it submits to California Housing & Community Development (HCD) and State Office of Planning and Research (OPR). The metrics are based on residential units built.

Housing Built between 2020-2025 in graph above includes units built within the 5 th Cycle Housing Element.

Table 7
Housing Entitlement Pipeline
Applications Submitted 35
Housing Units Approved 5,120
Housing Units Pending 2,083
Affordable Housing Units Approved 157
Affordable Housing Units Pending 50
Total Housing Units (Approved & Pending) 7,410

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8 Table 8 below reports on the City’s progress in implementing its housing related programs as prescribed in the City’s adopted Housing Element of the General Plan.

Table 8
Housing Element Program Implementation

Goal H-1: Provide for the attainment of quality housing within a satisfying living environment for households of all socio-economic, age, and ethnic types in Hemet.

Name of
Program
Objective Status of Program
Program
H-1a
Implementing
Fair Housing
Laws
x Ongoing: The City continues to support the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County and provide referral services. The City’s Housing Division oversees the Rental Property Repair Program which offers grant funded home repairs for property owners who rent to low to moderate income households. The City is working with HUD to update program guidelines par and compliance with AB 686.
x On April 22, 2025, the City approved the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. These documents are required by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to guide the City’s use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and other federal housing and community development programs. The Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) serves as the City's five-year strategic roadmap for addressing housing, economic development, and community service needs, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents. The plan identifies priorities and establishes goals for Improving housing affordability, Reducing homelessness, Expanding economic opportunities, Enhancing public facilities and services impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) evaluates barriers that limit equal access to housing and recommends strategies to eliminate these barriers, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations.

x Ongoing: Provide information on steering at First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) workshops. Reach atleast 100 residents.

x Pending: Conduct an affordable housing workshop with invited guests and lending industry.

x Ongoing: Provide information resources at City Hall.

x Pending: Conduct workshop and community survey from disabled residents on access to housing and critical resources. Reach at least 25 respondents.

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9 x Pending: Initiate affirmative marketing and housing mobility counseling. Reach atleast 500 residents.

x Ongoing: Continue to refer residents to the Riverside County Housing Authority which awards vouchers to eligible.

x Ongoing: Continue to improve and streamline ADU procedures and reduce costs.

x Ongoing: Work with property owners to legalize atleast 132 unpermitted ADUs within the Planning Period (2021-2029).

x Ongoing: Permit 88 ADUs within the Planning Period (2021-2029)

x Pending: Adopt ADU ready plans

x Pending: Develop an ADU web page.

x Pending: Establish home-based business information material.

x Ongoing: Annual collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce

x Complete: Adopt Environmental Justice Policies. EJ Element was adopted in 2024

x Complete: Provide technical assistance for the joint applicant proposal to facilitate the construction of 157-unit affordable units. Funding was obtained for AHSCS grant. On August 23, 2024 the City received a conditional award commitment letter (attached) for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Notice of Funding, Fiscal Year 2023/2024, Round 8 Palm Communities, City of Hemet, and Kingdom Development, Inc.-Palm Villas at State from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The total award is a loan and grant in the amount of $35,494,215 of which $22,000,000 is a loan for an Affordable Housing Development (“AHSC Loan”).

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10 Program
H-1b
Emergency
Shelters and
Homeless
Facilities
The City will continue to coordinate with the County of Riverside, Valley Restart, and other applicable service providers to address the needs of persons and families experiencing homelessness. Activities may include, but are not limited to, monitoring the capacity of existing shelters within the City and coordinating outreach services with applicable providers and agencies.

x On September 14, 2023, the County of Riverside was awarded a $12 million grant from the State of California’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program. The grant will allow the County, in collaboration with cities of San Jacinto and Hemet, to establish temporary and permanent housing solutions, enhance street outreach efforts, and provide vital wrap-around services. These services will include mental health support, substance abuse counseling, and workforce connections.

x Ongoing: Over the past year, the Community Solutions Coordinator has conducted research, engaged with community members, service providers, and analyzed data to identify key priorities. Additionally, the City has built the Hemet Outreach Partnerships for Empowerment (HOPE) website ( www.hemetca.gov/hope) which provides several resources for the community. This position is intended to facilitate actionable solutions that are being advanced to improve efforts to reduce chronic homelessness.

x In 2025, the creation of a full-time Outreach and Engagement Specialist position was approved. This position will operate under of the Active Engagement Response Outreach (AERO) team of the Hemet Police Department. As part of this collaborative unit, the appointed Outreach Specialist will work closely with AERO to expand access to critical resources, strengthen inter-agency partnerships, and support the development of sustainable housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Program
H-1c
Accessibility for
Persons with
Disabilities
• In Progress: The City will continue to collaborate with services agencies and programs to serve persons with disabilities including funding, referral, and improvements during the 6th Cycle.

• Ongoing/Pending: Outreach to and encourage housing developers to include accessibility for individuals with disabilities in their project designs and ensure compliance with the accessibility requirements in the California Building Standards Code (Title 24).

•Pending: Create and promote informational materials on housing accessibility, rehabilitation, and maintenance resources targeted at census tracts with higher percentages of population with a disability in an effort to assist a minimum of 10 individuals or households.

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11 •Pending: Provide information at City Hall and plan at least two community workshops during the 6th Cycle with housing developers to develop critical path ideas and solutions for increasing housing access for persons with disabilities.

Provide outreach collateral in support of this effort.

•Pending: Annually evaluate City regulations and procedures to ensure that they do not exclude participation by persons with disabilities. (Timeline: Annual review as part of annual APR updates).

•Ongoing: Establish accessibility considerations in the preparation of the City’s capital improvement plan and the allocation of funding for capital improvements to housing and residential neighborhoods. (Timeline: Include considerations in FY2023/24 CIP Program and annually through the planning period).

• Ongoing: Continue to support, administer, and fund the Handicapped Ramp Program and the Senior and Disabled Home Repair Program as resources are available. (Timeline: Provide annual funding priority and annual review with APR updates)

• Ongoing: Annually monitor and support the Ability First Apartments – an 18- unit apartment complex for the developmentally and physically disabled. (Timeline: Provide annual contact and coordination with property owner).

• Ongoing: Identify potential additional exceptions to regulatory provisions for housing for persons with disabilities through the adopted reasonable accommodation procedures. (Timeline: Provide assessment of code requirements by December 2024, update Code as applicable by June 2024 with annual review with APR updates)

• Pending: Due to staff constraints task is scheduled for completion in 2025.

Review and revise Zoning Code to be compliant with State law regarding reasonable accommodation procedures and group homes. Specifically, the City will revise their code to address the existing approval finding that reasonable accommodation requests will not cause, “significant controversy or extraordinary circumstances,” as a potential constraint to persons with disabilities. Revisions will establish objective requirements for reasonable accommodation to promote approval certainty.

• Pending: Due to staff constraints this task is scheduled for completion in 2025.

Amend the Municipal Code to allow group homes (licensed or non-licensed) without a conditional or administrative use permit in any residential zone, and only subject to requirements similar to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. The City will establish permit procedures to facilitate approval of group homes without a conditional or administrative use permit. City will complete actions by December 2024.

• Pending: Amend the Municipal Code to remove regulations that isolate and regulate various types of housing for persons with disabilities based on the number of people and other factors that may pose a constraint on housing choice for persons with disabilities.

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H-1d
Special Housing
Needs
• Ongoing: The City will continue to provide funding and support for special needs households.

• Pending: Annually collaborate with housing providers to address the needs of special needs groups.

• Pending: Identify and adopt incentives, zoning standards, and programs to facilitate housing for special needs groups.

• Pending: Annually seek State and federal funding opportunities.

Program
H-1e
Transitional and
Supportive
Housing
• Pending: Adopt a Code Amendment updating zoning for transitional and supportive housing in compliance with State law.

• Ongoing: The City adopted Ordinance No. 1867 and Ordinance No. 1901 which accommodate the development of emergency shelters and transitional and supportive housing in compliance with State law.

Program
H-1f
Housing for
Extremely Low-
Income (ELI)
Households
• Adopt land use policies that support the development of housing at Extremely Low Income (ELI) levels. (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element adoption).

•Pending: Establish an expedited review process for developers applying for Federal and State Tax Credits, which require a designation of a percentage of the units for extremely low-income households. (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element adoption).

•Pending: The Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program was designed to provide a permanent source of funding to all local governments in California to help cities and counties implement plans to increase the affordable housing stock. The County intends to allocate 20% of the funds towards a down payment assistance program and 80% of the funds towards development of new affordable housing units.

The City of Hemet is partnering with the Riverside County Housing Authority’s (RCHA) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. The City of Hemet advertises, online and at City Hall, the availability of grant funding for lower income households who need financial assistance to make repairs and improvements.

Program
H-1g
Agricultural
Employee and
Farmworkers
Housing
• Pending: The City will amend the City’s Municipal Code to comply with the provisions for farmworker housing as outlined in Section 2 and 4 of the Housing Element.

• Pending: Amend the Municipal Code in compliance with Health and Safety Code, 17021.5, 17021.6 and 17021.8. and define agricultural employee housing in a manner consistent with applicable Health and Safety Code sections.

•Pending: Amend the Municipal Code to define Farmworker Housing and establish it as a permitted use in residential or nonresidential zones, consistent with State law.

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H-1h
Single room
Occupancy (SRO)
Units
Pending: The City will amend its Municipal Code to permit the development SROs as required by State housing law.

• Pending: Amend the Zoning Code to pe r m i t S R O s a s r e q u i r e d b y S t a t e housing law.

Program
H-1i
Zoning for
Emergency
Shelters
• Pending: The City will amend the code to comply with AB 139 and 2339.

• Complete: The City amended the Municipal Code to ensure compliance with all provisions of AB 139 and 2339, including definitions, zoning and all development standards, including spacing requirements.

Program
H-1j
Low Barrier
Navigation
Centers
• Pending: Senate Bill 48 (SB 48) requires approval 'by right' of certain low- barrier navigation centers in areas zoned for multi-family, and mixed use that meet specified requirements.

• Pending: Process qualifying low-barrier navigation centers as required by SB

48. Program
H-1k
Rental
Registration
Discontinuation
• Pending: Establish annual monitoring program by December 2024; Develop plan to address potential lingering effects of the Rental Registration and Crime Free Rental Housing Programs within six months of annual monitoring.

• Pending: The City commits to continue collaborating with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. as contracted through the County to conduct annual fair housing testing.

Goal H-2: Facilitate the provision and improvement of affordable housing to meet the needs of the community.

Program
H-2a
Facilitate
Development of
Affordable
Ownership and
Rental Housing
Through
Regulatory
Incentives
Ongoing: The City will refer interested individuals to the County of Riverside for first-time homebuyer assistance through low-interest loans and/or mortgage credit certificates financed through Riverside County mortgage revenue bonds.

The City will continue to work with Riverside County in issuing mortgage revenue bonds, tax credit, and mortgage credit certificates to finance housing construction and home purchase for low- and moderate-income households.

•Pending: Annual meetings (or more frequent, if needed) with the County to determine the financial feasibility of City participation in new mortgage bond, tax credit, or mortgage credit certificate allocations (Timeline: Conduct annual meeting(s))

• Pending: Contribution to the cost of applying for an allocation and administering the program based on the City’s share or participation in the program (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element
adoption)

• Pending: Distribution of information on the program to developers, lenders, the real estate industry, and homebuyers via the City’s website and at public counters (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element adoption).

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H-2b
Participate in
Regional
Solutions to
Housing Issues
The City will continue to coordinate with the California League of Cities, Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) and other applicable organizations to monitor legislation, work directly with local legislators, and propose and/or promote State and federal legislation that supports the goals and objectives of the City’s Housing Element and the needs of the community.

• Ongoing: Annually coordinate with applicable organizations and agencies to support the goals and objectives of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Program
H-2c
Provide
Dedicated Staff
for Coordination
of the City's
Housing Program
• Ongoing: The City will maintain staff positions, as funding sources allow, to oversee the development and administration of housing programs and to serve as a liaison with other agencies offering housing programs in Hemet.

• Pending: Maintain staff positions to oversee the development and administration of housing programs and to serve as a liaison.

Program
H-2d
Development
permit System
Review
• Ongoing: Annually review the development permit system to ensure effective implementation.

• Ongoing: Annually review the development permit system to ensure effective implementation. The City is currently designing Tyler Software -Energov Permitting for roll-out in July of 2025.

Program
H-2e
Address Flood
Issues
• Ongoing. Annual assessment though CIP program beginning in FY 2023/24 CIP program, continue planning efforts through FY 2024/25 CIP program.

Establish budget and funding and timing of improvements by FY 2026/28 CIP program

•Ongoing: Continue efforts to resolve flooding problems.

On May 28, 2024 the City Council adopted a Resolution approve a funding/cooperative agreement betwee n the City of Hemet and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Design and Construction of the West Hemet Master Drainage Plan C, Stage 3, Storm Drain Facility.

• Ongoing: Implement the San Jacinto Valley Master Drainage Plan and San Jacinto Regional Drainage Plan.

Program
H-2f
Coordination of
Entitlement
Funding
• Ongoing: The City will conduct ongoing coordination meetings with City departments to additional funding opportunities. The City will monitor funding opportunities on an annual basis and apply for funding as opportunities arise.
• Ongoing: Annual coordination for the use and distribution of federal entitlement programs. The City will conduct ongoing coordination meetings with City departments to additional funding opportunities. The City will monitor funding opportunities on an annual basis and apply for funding as opportunities arise.

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H-2g
Parking Standards
for Residential
Developments
Pending: The City will review and revise the Municipal Code off-street parking requirements for multi-family developmen ts to facilitate the development of multi-family housing, and specifically affordable housing.

• Pending: Review and revise the Municipal Code off-street parking requirements for multi-family developmen ts to facilitate the development of multi-family housing, and specifically affordable housing. • Pending: Present options to the Council for reduced parking requirements, shared parking allowances, and off-site parking allowances to further facilitate housing.
• Pending: The City will also review and revise the Municipal Code to reduce minimum lot sizes to mitigate potential constraints and encourage development of housing at all income levels in the City.

• Pending: Revise the zoning code to be in accordance with AB 68 and 881; barriers that may inhibit the development of ADUs within the community are to be removed.

Program
H-2h
Inclusionary
Housing
Ordinance
• Pending: Adopt an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

• Explore and evaluate inclusionary options
• Conduct an economic study to examine market rate household spending
• Conduct commercial/housing nexus study
• Adopt an inclusionary ordinance if feasible

Program
H-2i
Missing Middle
Housing
The City is committed to facilitating and encouraging an increase in the supply and variety of housing types. Specifically, smaller housing types that are affordable by design and do not require subsidies or funding sources. The Zoning Code currently allows a variety of small housing and unit types such as ADU/JADUs, farmworker housing, second units, and manufactured homes.

Though these uses are allowed, not all are allowed by-right and may require a conditional use permit or other discretionary review. The City will review, evaluate, and update the Zoning Code to allow smaller housing and unit types by-right where appropriate. The City will explore the addition of other small housing types to address missing middle housing and encourage the development of smaller, naturally occurring affordable housing types with an emphasis on areas with relatively higher resource/opportunity, higher median income and R/ECAPs.

• Pending: The City shall incorporate additional housing type choices and affordability levels in areas exhibiting higher opportunity and income and in lower density areas.

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H-2j

Facilitate Housing
Co-Located with
Religious and
Community
Facilities

AB 1851 (Wicks, 2020) allows faith-based organizations like churches and other places of worship to reduce or eliminate parking requirements when they seek to build affordable housing on land they own or lease. AB 1851 allows faith- based organizations to build housing on their parking lots and prohibits cities from requiring the replacement of those parking spaces. The City will outreach to promote and encourage the use of SB 4 and AB 1851 provisions to facilitate and streamline affordable housing on these properties. The City will evaluate opportunities to facilitate co-location of housing on Religious and Community Facilities sites through a Zoning Code amendment and collaborate with faith- based organizations to support viable, voluntary opportunities.

• Pending: The City will outreach to faith-based organizations to discuss the possibilities of developing affordable housing on land they own or lease. The City aims to accommodate at least 60 additional lower income units on properties owned by faith-based organizations during the planning period. The City will target the co-location of lower income housing in higher income, higher opportunity areas.

• Pending: On September 14, 2024 Community Development staff presented the Affordable Housing on Faith Based Lands & Higher Education Lands Act (SB 4). Staff received positive feedback from the Planning Commission on exploring this opportunity due to the abundance of religious institutions within the City.

Program
H-2k
Progress in
Meeting 6th Cycle
•Ongoing: The City will continue to track the progress in residential development to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations throughout the 6th Cycle planning period. On an annual basis the City will report RHNA progress through Annual Progress Report (APR) required by the State of California. During these annual reviews, if the city determines limited progress in meeting its RHNA obligations. The City will evaluate and adjust, as deemed appropriate, development assumptions, identification of additional opportunity sites, residential densities or other means that contribute to increasing residential development activity.

Goal H-3: Provide adequate sites for housing.

Program
H-3a
Compliance with
Regional Housing
Needs Allocation
• Ongoing: The City continues to monitor development of current projects to meet the RHNA.

• Ongoing: Monitor development of current projects to meet the RHNA.

Program
H-3b
Maintain
Inventory of
Housing Sites,
Including Infill
Sites
• Ongoing: The City is actively monitoring inventory of housing sites, including infill opportunities.

• Ongoing: Maintain a current inventory of sites suitable for future residential development and make the inventory available online and at City Hall.

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H-3c
Accessory
Dwelling Units
• Pending: The City will accommodate and promote the construction of affordable ADUs by increasing the public awareness of the ADU and Junior ADU permit requirements and new provisions in State law expanding opportunities for ADU development. The City will develop outreach material for public dissemination, including updates to the City’s website, information at City Hall and via other appropriate print and digital media.

• Update relevant Codes to reflect State law by June, 2025. Due to staffing constraints, anticipated completion date is by end of 2025.

• Proactively outreach to property owners to provide greater awareness of program components by utilizing a variety of print and electronic media.

• Develop and establish additional incentives and/or program components that will further support the development ADU’s and Junior ADU, such as:

x Waiving certain ADU permitting fees
x Creating an expedited plan check review process
x Research and promote potential State and regional funding sources for affordable ADUs
• Conduct a mid-cycle review of ADU development within the 2021-2029 planning period to evaluate if the City is achieving its production estimates.

Program
H-3d

Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Monitoring
Program

• Complete: Update relevant Codes to reflect State law by June 2025. On February 24, 2026, the City Council approved the 2nd Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Hemet, California, Repealing and Restating Chapter 90 (Zoning), Article XI, Section 90-321 of the Hemet Municipal Code regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in accordance with State law.

The City will establish an ADU Monitoring Program during the 2021-2029 Housing Element Planning Period to formally track ADU development. The analysis will track applications for ADUs, location, affordability, and other important features.

• Establish an ADU monitoring program and bi-yearly review development trends.

• Maintain an inventory of ADU applications, location, affordability, and other important data to ensure adequate ADU development is occurring to meet the 6th cycle RHNA.

• Update the City’s ADU webpage with development standards, fees, processes, and incentives, such as development allowances that are more flexible than typical State or local requirements. Such incentives could include increase in square footage allowances and/or allowing multiple ADUs per parcel.

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H-3d
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Monitoring
Program
(Continued)
• Provide streamlined processing and reduced plan check costs for ADU building plans that have been approved at another site within the City, while recognizing that various items, such as setbacks, utility connections, soil conditions, archeological resources, and other issues, will require applicants to submit site-specific information that will require the City’s review and associated fees.

• Establish and implement a public awareness campaign for the construction of ADUs and available incentives through diverse forms of media and outreach distribution.

• Consider amendments to the City’s ADU regulations regarding owner occupancy to provide greater flexibility to existing and future ADU developments.

• Annually survey ADU owners to receive information on types of rental and affordability levels to help ensure accurate Annual Progress Report accounting.

• Expand programs and improve resources that facilitate legalization of unpermitted ADUs if they meet applicable building standards.

• Continue to waive City permitting fees for low-income ADUs units that are deed-restricted for 55
years.

Program
H-3e
Coordinate with
Annual Capital
Improvement
Programming
• Ongoing: Coordinate with Annual Capital Improvement Programming.

Program
H-3f
Encourage the use
of Density Bonus
• Pending: Updates to the zoning code are in progress. Encourage the use of density bonuses and promote update information about the density bonus provisions.

Program
H-3g
Monitoring
Potential
Constraints
• Pending: The City will at least biennially review select City regulations, procedures, and fees to identify potential constraints to the development and maintenance of housing. The City will outreach to the development community to assist in this review. If the City finds that regulations or procedures are a constraint to the provision of adequate housing, the City will examine revisions to identified requirements or policies as reasonable and necessary.

•Pending: Review regulations, procedures, and fees to identify potential constraints to the development and maintenance of housing. As part of the review, outreach to the development community.

• Pending: Biennially review development review process and meet with developers to identify potential constraints to the development of housing. If constraints are identified as part of the feedback received, the City will adopt amendments within 6 months.

•Ongoing: The City will conduct annual monitoring and review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of existing adopted policies. Should any amendments be warranted to existing policies pursuant to State law, the City will modify its existing policies, as appropriate.

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H-3h
Compliance with
SB 35 Permit
Streamlining
• Pending: The City of Hemet will establish written procedures to comply with California Government Code Section 65913.4 and publish those procedures for the public, as appropriate, to comply with the requirements of SB 35 to expedite the local and state residential development process. In 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 35 which provides for a streamlined, ministerial approval process for multi-family housing projects of two or more residential units or mixed-use, subject to certain conditions consistent with objective zoning and design standards.

• Pending: Adopt SB 35 permit streamlining procedures and requirements.

Program
H-3i
Uses of Sites
Identified in
Previous RHNA
Cycles
• Pending: Permit by-right residential uses for projects with 20 percent or more units affordable to lower income households on non-vacant sites used in the 5th Cycle Housing Element or non-vacant sites used in two or more consecutive planning cycles.

• Pending: Permit by-right residential uses for projects with 20 percent or more units affordable to lower income households on non-vacant sites used in the 5th Cycle Housing Element or non-vacant sites used in two or more consecutive planning cycles.

• Pending: On February 17, 2026, the Planning Commission directed Staff to prepare a draft Ordinance directly for Hemet City Council for consideration and approval to implement Housing Element Program H-3i. A public hearing date of March 24, 2026, has been scheduled for Council consideration.

Program
H-3j
Water and Sewer
Service Providers
Pending: Deliver the adopted Housing Element and any amendments to local water and sewer service providers.

• Pending Task: Deliver the adopted Housing Element and any amendments to local water and sewer service providers.

Program
H-3k
Lot Consolidation • Ongoing: Encourage and facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots for residential development.

• Encourage and facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots for residential development.

• Adopt and promote incentives online and at City Hall.

Program
H-3I
Annual Review of
Site Requirements
The City has identified that most projects do not develop at their maximum density permitted. Development standards yard requirements, lot coverage and size, lot size, and building height limits have been reviewed and found in most cases not to constrain developments from meeting their maximum density permitted. However, in order to identify potential constraints to development, the City will review its Building and Planning site requirements annually to identify potential constraints to devel opment and make necessary changes if constraints are identified that preclude property owners from developing at the maximum density permitted by their property’s zoning. Parking standards and lot size requirements will be specifically reviewed and addressed through Program H-2g.

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Program
H-3m
Residential
Incentives
• Pending: Adopt incentives to promote residential development on sites that also permit non-residential Uses.

• Pending: Adopt incentives to promote residential development on sites that also permit non-residential uses.

Program
H-3n
Maintain Land
Use and Zoning
Consistency
• Pending: The City will amend the General Plan to maintain consistency between land uses and underlying zones. Currently, the MDR General Plan zoning designation allows up to 18 dwelling units per acre, while the corresponding R-3 zoning designation allows for up to 30 dwelling units per acre, exceeding the density allowed within the General Plan designation.

• Pending: Adopt a General Plan amendment to create consistency between land use and zoning.

Program
H-3o
Large Sites
Program
• Pending: The City will establish a program to encourage the development of larger existing sites/parcels for the development of housing, specifically housing that is affordable to lower income households. The Large Sites Program will develop methods to distribute information to potential developers and establish incentives and other appropriate regulatory mechanisms to further encourage development of large opportunity sites.

• Pending: Develop a program that will establish methods and strategies to facilitate parceling at appropriate sizes, prioritize funding and assist applicants with entitlements by October 2024, and implement by April, 2025.

Goal H-4: Preserve existing neighborhoods and rehabilitate the existing housing stock.

Program
H-4a
Provide
Rehabilitation
Loans and Senior
Grant Repair
Grants
• Ongoing: The City will continue to provide grants and loans to assist in housing rehabilitation and home repairs. The City will implement these programs according to guidelines that are reviewed and amended periodically to assure effective implementation.

• Pending/Ongoing: Provide grants and loans and implement programs that assist with housing rehabilitation and home repairs.

Program
H-4b
Maintain
Cooperative
Relationships with
Other Public and
Private Nonprofit
Organizations
The City of Hemet will continue to seek cooperative relationships with other public or private organizations to more effectively leverage financial resources and staff capabilities in delivering home repair and housing rehabilitation programs. Continue existing agreements with the Riverside County Housing Authority and identify one or more agencies or organizations with organizational and financial capacity to operate home repair and/or housing rehabilitation programs in Hemet.

• Ongoing: Maintain partnerships and seek new opportunities with agencies and organizations to operate home repair and housing rehabilitation programs.

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H-4c
Use Tax
Exemptions to
Encourage
Maintenance of
Rental Housing
• Pending: The City will work with the Franchise Tax Board to enforce the provisions of the California Revenue and Tax Code prohibiting owners of substandard rental housing from claiming depreciation, amortization, mortgage interest, and property tax deductions on State income tax. The City will develop procedures to guide enforcement of these provisions.

• Pending: Adopt procedures to guide enforcement of the California Revenue and Tax Code.

Program
H-4d
Health and Safety
Inspections of
Mobile Home
Parks
• Ongoing: The City will continue to be proactive in surveying and inspecting mobile home parks to identify issues affecting habitability. Based on the surveys, the City will conduct building and code enforcement inspections, and require specific improvements in park conditions based on inspection results. The purpose of the study is to target mobile home parks with the most serious problems while preventing the deterioration of parks currently in sound condition, in accordance with Title 25.

• Ongoing: Proactively survey and inspect mobile home parks to prevent deterioration and provide assistance where necessary.

Program
H-4e
Neighborhood
Preservation
• Ongoing: The City will continue comprehensive neighborhood improvement and preservation efforts that combine community policing, social and supportive services, infrastructure and other public improvements, and code enforcement activities in targeting neighborhoods with high concentrations of substandard property conditions, crime, and other problems.

Since the passage of Measure U, the Hemet Police Department has been working to bolster staffing levels. The Active Engagement Response & Outreach A.E.R.O Team (Formerly ROCS) focuses on quality-of-life issues such as nuisance properties, trespassing, vagrancy, and panhandling. To provide long-term assistance to our city’s homeless, the A.E.R.O Team has been building bridges with local and county resources such as Valley Restart, The United Way, The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Anchor in Christ, and Liberty Ranch.

In 2025, the creation of a full-time Outreach and Engagement Specialist position was approved. This position will operate under of the Active Engagement Response Outreach (AERO) team of the Hemet Police Department. As part of this collaborative unit, the appointed Outreach Specialist will work closely with AERO to expand access to critical resources, strengthen inter-agency partnerships, and support the development of sustainable housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Goal H-5: Preserve affordable housing opportunities
Program
H-5a
Improve
Residential
Energy Efficiency

• Ongoing: Enforcement of State energy conservation standards (Title 24) in new residential construction.

• Ongoing: Inclusion of energy efficient home improvements and modifications in the City’s home repair and housing rehabilitation programs.

• Pending: Coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) to encourage participation in the Customer Assistance Program for low-income, senior citizens, permanently handicapped, and non-English speaking customers to control their energy use.

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Residential
Energy Efficiency
(Continued)

• Pending: Distribution of public information on methods of achieving energy conservation in residential design, construction, and rehabilitation via the City’s website and brochures at the public counter.

• Ongoing/Pending: Implementation of General Plan policies and zoning standards for energy conservation in project design, including:

1. Promote mixed-use development in its updated General Plan.

Development standards associated with these mixed-use areas seek to facilitate energy-efficient development patterns.

2. Encourage more energy efficient subdivision design through standards for lot orientation to take advantage of natural solar power, light, and heating and cooling during the preliminary subdivision design evaluation process.

3. Support conversion of asphalt to green space to help reduce urban heat island effects.

4. Coordinate the locations of new public facilities, higher density housing, and employment centers with public transit services to encourage alternative transportation use.

5. Advertise federal, State, and utility energy conservation incentive and education programs via the City’s website and public counter brochures.

Program
H-5b
Preserve Existing
Assisted Units
• Ongoing: The City of Hemet will continue to monitor and coordinate with the owners and management of Oasis Senior and Ability First (housing for low- income persons with disabilities), Hemet Estates, Sahara Senior, and Village Meadows to ensure preservation of the rental housing units as affordable housing for low-income households.

• Ongoing: Monitor assisted units and coordinate with the owners and management of assisted units at risk of converting to market-rate.

Program
H-5c
Riverside County
Housing Choice
Vouchers

• Ongoing: The Riverside County Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the City of Hemet. The program extends rental subsidies to very low-income households that cannot afford the cost of rental housing without assuming a cost burden. The Voucher is a payment for the difference between the current fair market rent established by HUD and what a tenant can afford to pay.

• Ongoing: The City will coordinate with and maintain a partnership with the Riverside County Housing Authority to administer Housing Choice Vouchers.

• Work with the Housing Authority of the County of the Riverside County and property owners with
the goal to continue funding that provides incentives to rent to vouchers holders.

• Coordinate with the County Housing Authority of the Riverside County annually to identify and provide support for pursuing funding opportunities for voucher holder and low-income tenant assistance programs, including, but not limited to, assistance with security deposits and moving expenses.

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Housing Choice
Vouchers
(Continued)
• Provide support for the Housing Authority of the Riverside County in adopting more vouchers for special needs groups such as persons with disabilities or larger, lower-income families with
children.

Program
H-5d
Evaluate
Development
Impact Fees
Ongoing: Pursuant to the requirements of AB 1600, the City will annually evaluate development impact fees to en sure that such fees are the minimum necessary to cover actual costs; update and implement the General Plan; and to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

• Ongoing: Annually review development impacts fees.

Program
H-5e
Mobile Home
Rent Review
Commission
Ongoing: The City shall continue to meet the provisions of Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Boards, Commissions, and Committees), Division 3 (Mobile Home Rent Review Commission) regarding rent increases at mobile home parks. Maintain the City’s provisions regarding mobile home park rent increases.

• Ongoing: Maintain the City’s provisions regarding mobile home park rent increases.

Program
H-5f
Preservation and
Improvement of
Mobile Homes
Ongoing: The City will seek to preserve and facilitate improvements to existing mobile home parks, as well as seek funding opportunities.

• Preserve and facilitate improvements to existing mobile home parks. • Seek funding opportunities.

Implementation Programs – Completed, On-going, In-Progress The General Plan sets the foundation and policy framework for future growth and development. It addresses a range of issues and policies that directly affect every aspect of community life. The City implements its General Plan vision, goals, and policies through the use of many programs, projects, and tools. These implementation measures ensure the overall direction set forth in the General Plan is translated from general ideas into action, and the City’s vision for its future is met. The City has made significant progress in completing its ambitious implementation agenda as shown in Table 9. Implementation programs recommended for initiation in the upcoming year are discussed in Table 10.

Table 10 shows the status of the programs by completed, in-progress, or on-going. The difference between “in- progress” and “on-going” is that projects that are in-progress will be completed at some point in the future and programs that are on-going are part of the daily operations of the City.

Table 9
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going April 2012 through December 2025
Circulation
C-P-2
Capital Improvement Program.

Prepare an annual update to the
capital improvement program (CIP)
in conjunction with the budget
process to prioritize, finance, and
complete circulation improvements
identified in the CIP and to update
available funding sources.

Completed
On-going
On May 27, 2025, the City approved list
of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road and
Accountability Act of 2017. The
project includes reconstruction of
approximately 340,000 square feet of
existing streets throughout the City.

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Community
Design
CD-P-7
Updated Sign Ordinance. The
City shall update and expand the
sign ordinance to include standards
applicable to: downtown Hemet,
commercial areas, districts and
neighborhoods throughout the city.

Completed Included in the Downtown Hemet
Specific Plan (SP16-001) was adopted
by the City Council on 5/9/2017
(Ord. No. 1928)
Community
Design
CD-P-12
Downtown Parking
Landscaping. Upgraded
landscaping for parking lots should
be provided to create an attractive
pedestrian environment.

On-going Provisions included in SP16-001
Downtown Hemet Specific Plan and
in the City’s 2018 Urban Greening
application.

Look for opportunities to improve
landscaping in the Downtown.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-6
Capital Improvement Program.

Establish a formal 5-year capital
improvement program for City
storm drains, water and sewer lines,
streets, parks, and other
infrastructure improvements.

Completed
On-going
On May 13, 2025, the City approved
the City of Hemet’s Five-Year Measure
“A” Local Streets and Roads Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year
2029-2030 for the Riverside County
Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Measure “A” Local Funds Program.

Historic
Resources
HR-P-11
Tribal Consultation. The City
shall establish a formal process
regarding development projects
proposed on previously
undeveloped property that involve
major earth-disturbing activities or
that are located in areas with
previously identified cultural
resources.

Completed
On-going
The city complies with the AB52
and SB 18.

Housing Housing Element Updates.

Because the Housing Element is
updated more frequently than the
rest of the General Plan on a
schedule mandated by the
California Department of Housing
and Community Development,
Housing Element programs are
included in Chapter 11
Completed
On-going
The Housing Element and zoning
ordinance have continued to be
updated in compliance with new
State legislation. The Housing
Element Update (2021-2029).

Land Use
LU-P-1
Consistency Zoning. Initiate a
comprehensive program to rezone
properties citywide as needed to be
consistent with the General Plan
Land Use designations.

Completed GPA18-001 was adopted by the City
Council on 1/8/2019 (Reso. No.
4848) and CZ18-001 (Ord. No.
1953) on 1/22/2019.

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Land Use
LU-P-2
Comprehensive Update to the
Zoning Code. The City shall
complete a comprehensive revision
of the zoning code, including
revisions to zone districts,
development standards, and zoning
classifications to ensure consistency
with the General Plan within a 2-
year time period after approval of
the General Plan.

Completed The City processed 36 different zone
ordinance amendments from January
2012 to April 2020 for consistency
zoning.

Land Use
LU-P-4
Specific Plan Ordinance. The
City shall create a new chapter in
the zoning code to address the
purpose, applicability, required
contents and approval process for
Specific Plans governing new
development and mixed-use areas
as set forth in the General Plan.

Completed SPA13-004 was adopted by the City
Council on 12/10/2013 (Ord. No.
1874)

Land Use
LU-P-14
Vacant & Underutilized Land
Inventory. Create and maintain an
inventory and map of vacant or
underutilized properties within the
City and Redevelopment Areas that
can be accessed on the City's
website for potential businesses,
developers, and real estate
professionals to access.

Completed
On-going
In progress: With the hiring of the
Economic Development Manager,
exploration of underutilized
properties are ongoing.

Land Use
LU-P-17
Downtown District Specific Plan
and Design Guidelines. The City
shall prepare a specific plan for the
Downtown District and North
State Street area that establishes key
locations for desired uses, provides
an inventory of design styles and
development standards, details
implementation methods, articulates
historic preservation strategies, and
includes the revitalization strategies
and polices contained in the
General Plan.

Completed The Downtown Hemet Specific Plan
(SP16-001) was adopted by the City
Council on 5/9/2017 (Ord. No.
1928)

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Land Use
LU-P-24
Downtown Neighborhood Plans.

As a part of the downtown specific
plan, the City shall establish a series
of neighborhood plans to maintain
the predominately residential
character of key areas by directing
their structural and aesthetic
revitalization, to promote infill
development on vacant sites
consistent with surrounding uses,
and to adjust zoning districts to
reduce or eliminate inconsistencies.

Completed Included in the Downtown Hemet
Specific Plan (SP16-001) was
adopted by the City Council on
5/9/2017 (Ord. No. 1928)

Land Use
LU-P-27
Medical District Zoning
Revisions. The City shall complete
a comprehensive revision of the
zoning code, including revisions to
zone districts and provisions
addressing the medical district
surrounding Hemet Valley Medical
Center.

Completed Included in the zone ordinance
amendment prepared for the
consistency zoning effort. Refer to
LU-P-1 and LU-P-2.

Land Use
LU-P-32
Florida Avenue Corridor Zoning
Revisions. The City shall complete
a comprehensive revision of the
zoning code, including revisions to
zone districts and provisions
addressing the Florida-Devonshire-
Acacia Corridor.

Completed Included in the zone ordinance
amendment prepared for the
consistency zoning effort. Refer to
LU-P-1 and LU-P-2.

Land Use
LU-P-55
General Plan EIR Mitigation
Monitoring & Reporting Plan.

Upon certification of the City of
Hemet Comprehensive General
Plan Update Final EIR, the City
shall include the MMRP as an
Appendix to the General Plan
document and ensure that all
mitigation measures are adhered to
in the implementation of the
general plan policies and programs,
and in the review of development
projects, as applicable.

Completed
On-going

Land Use
LU-P-35
Airport Land Use Plan
Compatibility. All new
development proposals located
within the boundaries of the
Airport Influence Zones shall
undergo review to determine
consistency with the Airport Land
Use Plan and the CalTrans Division
of Aeronautics Handbook.

Completed
On-going
GPA19-001 was adopted on May 14,
2019 which brings the General Plan
into consistency with the Hemet-
Ryan Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (ALUCP).

All development proposals will
continue to be evaluated for
consistency with the ALUCP.

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Legislative land use proposals (such
as General Plan Amendments,
Specific Plans and Amendments,
Development Agreements, Zone
Changes, Zoning Ordinance
Amendments, etc.) will be
forwarded to the Riverside County
Airport Land Use Commission for
review.

Land Use
LU-P-36
Hemet ROCS (Re-Named
AERO). The City shall prepare
ordinances and implementation
programs to achieve the Hemet
"Restoring Our Community
Strategy" Program to address the
issues associated with vacant and
absentee landowner properties,
including property maintenance
issues, blight, and crime.

Completed
On-going
The City prepared and adopted 19
ordinances in the municipal code to
implement this program. The Police
Department, Public Works, and
Code Enforcement have formed
ROCS teams to address these issues
in the field. All ROCS personnel
(now renamed AERO- Active
Engagement Response and
Outreach) are now certified in Crime
Prevent through Environmental
Design (CEPTED)

https://hemetpd.com/

Open Space
OS-P-1
Update Zoning Standards.

Include appropriate restrictions
within the Open Space zoning and
the Hillside Overlay to effectively
preserve the natural open space
character of the City and respond to
other requirements of the
designations
Completed Included in the zone ordinance
amendment prepared for the
consistency zoning effort.

Open Space
OS-P-20
Energy Conservation Practices.

In response to the California Green
Building Standards Code, encourage
Tier 1 standards for new and
remodeled construction that
achieve the equivalent of
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
Silver certification.

Completed Tier 1 standards are required for new
and remodeled construction.

Open Space
OS-P-22
Energy Regulation. Update
zoning and building codes to
require new development to comply
with the California State Energy
Regulation requirements. Enforce
all current residential and
commercial California Energy
Commission energy conservation
standards during pro
ject review.

Completed

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Open Space
OS-P-34
Climate Action Plan. Develop and
adopt a climate action plan (CAP)
for the City of Hemet.

Completed The City Council adopted the Hemet
Climate Action Plan on September 11,
2018 by Resolution No. 4835.

On September 24, 2024 the City
Council adopted an Update to Chapter
6 (Public Safety Element) of the
General Plan, which included a
Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

Open Space
OS-P-35
Baseline GHG Emissions
Inventory and Forecast. The City
has completed a baseline GHG
emissions inventory for the year
2009, and 2020 and 2030 emissions
forecasts to support the General
Plan EIR State CEQA Guideline.

The CAP will use these forecasts to
describe efforts necessary to
achieve GHG reductions pursuant
to Section 15183.5(b)(1)(A)(B) of
the government code.

Completed The City Council adopted the Hemet
Climate Action Plan on September 11,
2018 by Resolution No. 4835.

On September 24, 2024 the City
Council adopted an Update to Chapter
6 (Public Safety Element) of the
General Plan, which included a Climate
Vulnerability Assessment. The
assessment included an analysis of Air
Quality within the South Coast Air
Basin.

Open Space
OS-P-36
GHG Emissions Reduction
Strategies and Measures. The
CAP will describe the strategies and
measures necessary to reduce GHG
emissions at both the statewide
level in accordance with the State
CEQA Guidelines Section
15183.5(b)(1)(C)) and through local
actions in the planning area that on
a project-by-project basis would
collectively achieve the reduction
target.

Completed The City Council adopted the Hemet
Climate Action Plan on September 11,
2018 by Resolution No. 4835.

Open Space
OS-P-37
Protection and Adaptation
Strategies. The CAP will describe
strategies, policies, and measures
that will be used to protect the City
from and facilitate adaptation to the
potential effects of climate change.

Completed The City Council adopted the Hemet
Climate Action Plan on September 11,
2018 by Resolution No. 4835.

Open Space
OS-P-38
Benchmarks and Next Steps.

The Climate Action Plan will
identify benchmarks, monitoring,
and other steps needed to ensure
the City achieves its GHG
reduction, protection, and adaption
goals.

Completed The City Council adopted the Hemet
Climate Action Plan on September 11,
2018 by Resolution No. 4835.

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Open Space
OS-P-27
Water Conservation. Continue to
review and update the City’s
adopted zoning and building codes
and require the use of water
conservation measures to reduce
water consumption.

Completed
On-going
Ordinance No. 1997: On April 12,
2022, the City amended Chapter 82,
Article III, Division 3, Water
Conservation Plan, of the City’s
Municipal Code. In compliance with
the California Water Code Division
6 Conservation, and Utilization of
State Water Resources and to assure
an adequate water supply for the
community in accordance with AB
1668 and SB 606.

On July 13, 2021 the city adopted
Resolution No. 2021-061 for the
2020 Urban Water Management Plan
and the Water Shortage Contingency
Plan.

Open Space
OS-P-28
Groundwater Resources. Protect
groundwater resources from
depletion and sources of pollution.

Participate in the development,
implementation, and maintenance
of a Groundwater Management
Plan program to recharge the
aquifers underlying the Planning
Area.

Completed
On-going
The Groundwater Management Plan
is completed. The City participates in
its implementation.

Public Safety
PS-P-7
Dam and Flood Hazard Mitigation.

Identify flood control
improvements for existing flood
hazards and potential hazards from
new development, and establish a
schedule and funding sources for
improvements.

Completed
On-going
The 5-year CIP was originally
adopted by City Council in FY14-15.

On May 28, 2024 the City Council
adopted a Resolution approve a
funding/cooperative agreement
between the City of Hemet and
Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District for the
Design and Construction of the
West Hemet Master Drainage Plan
C, Stage 3, Storm Drain Facility.

Public Safety
PS-P-13
Airport Safety and Land Use
Restrictions. Evaluate land use
restrictions outlined in the most
recent adopted Hemet-Ryan Airport
Land Use Compatibility Plan, California
Airport Land Use Planning Handbook,
and Federal Aviation
Administration notice responses for
applicability to development
projects, and evaluate the
appropriateness of subject
discretionary development projects.

Completed
On-going
GPA19-001 was adopted on May 14,
2019 which brings the General Plan
into consistency with the Hemet-
Ryan Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (ALUCP).

All development proposals will
continue to be evaluated for
consistency with the ALUCP

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Public Safety
PS-P-16
Fire Department Master Plan.

Prepare and maintain a fire
department master plan assessed
annually and updated every 5 years.

Completed
& In-
Progress
The City adopted the most recent
version of the EOP in 2013. As of
2022, the City of Hemet Office of
Emergency Management plans to
update the EOP in the coming years
in conjunction with the Fire
Department’s Emergency
Evacuation Routes Plan.

Hemet is also a “Submitting
Jurisdiction” within the Riverside
Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).

Riverside’s LHMP serves as a basis
for State Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services (OES) to
provide technical assistance and to
prioritize project funding. The
LHMP is a requirement of the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.

On June 24, 2025, the city adopted
Ordinance No. 2059 amending
Section 14-417 Exhibit A of the
Hemet Municipal code with a New
Map with Updated Fire Hazard
Severity Zones as recommended by
the California Department of
Forestry.

Public Safety
PS-P-24

PS-P-18
Police Department Master Plan.

Prepare and maintain a police
department master plan assessed
annually and updated at least every
5 years.

Emergency Plans and
Procedures. Regularly evaluate the
City’s emergency preparedness
plans and procedures in the event
of an emergency.

Completed The City updated its EOP in 2007
and in 2013. The EOP was last
updated in 2013 and was adopted
through Resolution No. 4552 by City
Council. The City is planning
another update to the EOP in the
near future.

The City has implemented a
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) Program. Training for
the CERT Program is provided by
City of Hemet employees who are
certified by FEMA as lead
instructors.

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Emergency Plans and
Procedures. Regularly evaluate the
City’s emergency preparedness
plans and procedures in the event
of an emergency (Continued).

The City coordinates with Red Cross
when shelter locations are needed.

The City also uses an Emergency
Advisory System that televises
emergency information to residents
and businesses. In addition, the City
has a Reverse 911 notification
system that notifies residents via
landline and cell phone about
emergency events, crime alerts, and
public service announcements.

Citizens must opt-in to this service
and can find this service on the City
website.

As of 2022, the City has instituted a
Community Alert System
www.alerthemet.com.

The City of Hemet and Cassidian
Communications have instituted an
improved notification system that
will be able to send telephone
notifications to residents and
businesses within the City.

Community
Design
CD-P-13
Downtown Infill Development.

The City shall encourage attractive
new development and
redevelopment projects within
downtown to revitalize current
residential areas. Through
implementation of the downtown
specific plan, the City shall work
with property owners and
developers to convert vacant
downtown lots into attractive,
viable, high-quality, and context-
sensitive infill uses.

Completed.

On-going
Provisions included in SP16-001
Downtown Hemet Specific Plan
Community
Design
CD-P-17
Downtown Sign Regulations.

The City shall modify current sign
regulations to improve the
character, quality, scale and
appearance of signs citywide, with
particular emphasis within
downtown. Specifically, these
revisions should incorporate the
following standards into a new
design review process for
downtown signs.

Completed.

Provisions included in SP16-001
Downtown Hemet Specific Plan

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Community
Design
CD-P-18
Downtown Sidewalk Shade and
Shelter. The City shall increase
shade along pedestrian routes
within the downtown core, and
shall encourage downtown
merchants to replace existing
storefront brow canopies in need of
rehabilitation with newer, thinner,
and stronger canopies.

Completed.

In-Progress
Provisions included in SP16-001
Downtown Hemet Specific Plan.

The Downtown business owners
provide upgrades as needed.

Community
Design
CD-P-21
Pedestrian Linkages. The City
shall provide well-defined linkages
to land uses of interest within the
downtown area. These major points
of interest include the Santa Fe
Depot and Museum, historic
Harvard Street, the Civic Center,
Hemet Valley Medical Center,
Weston Park, and the proposed
Metrolink station.

Completed.

In-Progress
Provisions included in SP16-001
Downtown Hemet Specific Plan.

Funding sought for implementation
through grant programs.

Circulation
C-P-12
Bikeway Funding. Solicit all
possible sources of funding to plan,
acquire, and construct bikeways.

Sources can include, but are not
limited to, development mitigation
fees, private foundation grants,
and/or funds from federal, state,
regional, and local government
entities and partnering with
community organizations.

In Progress The Hemet Valle Bikeway Connect
program currently underway (CIP
2020-2021 Program) includes
installation of bicycle facilities,
bicycle detection, bike boxes, bike
lockers, bike repair stations,
sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb ramps,
and transportation mobility stations.

Circulation
C-P-17
Prioritize Ongoing Coordination
with Transportation Agencies.

Hemet will need to continue an
active presence on regional agency
boards such as RCTC, WRCOG,
and the Riverside Transit Agency
(RTA) to ensure that the City’s
needs and transportation priorities
are addressed, particularly in regard
to the construction of Highway 79,
the extension of the Metrolink line,
In Progress

On April 27, 2021, the Five-Year
Measure “A” Local Streets and
Roads Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) or FY 21-2022 through FY
2025-2026 was approved for
Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) Measure “A”
Local Funds Program.

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and the establishment of a regional
transit center.

Community
Design
CD-P-6
Landscape Guidelines and
Standards. The City shall create
Landscape Design Guidelines and
update the zoning code to provide
landscaping requirements for new
and existing development, public
parkways, drainage basins, and
other public use areas. Minimum
required landscaping and property
maintenance requirements shall also
be included.

In Progress On May 7, 2019 the Planning
Commission provided feedback to
staff on draft Landscape Guidelines
and Standards.

Community
Design
CD-P-8
Hemet Scenic Highway Setback
Program. The City shall update
and revise the Scenic Highway
Setback manual to include
California Friendly Landscape
Palette, more dominant and
consistent street trees, and include
new scenic highway corridors as
identified in the General Plan.

In Progress The prototype was completed for
the Sanderson Avenue Sun Edison
project. A formal amendment will be
processed when funded.

Community
Design
CD-P-15
Metrolink Station Connection to
Downtown. The City shall consult
with Riverside County
Transportation Commission and
Southern California Regional Rail
Authority to establish links to a
future Metrolink station located
north of the downtown core. Links
could include pedestrian trails,
transit feeder service to the station,
and pedestrian-oriented urban
design within the downtown core
along routes leading to the station.

The City also supports creation of a
greenbelt adjacent to the railroad
tracks.

In Progress The Mobility Hub concept plan for
the Hemet Station was completed
with the Riverside Transit Authority
and the Downtown Hemet Specific
Plan designates the future rail line
and Transit Oriented District.

On August 23, 2024 the City
received a conditional award
commitment letter (attached) for the
Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities (AHSC) Notice of
Funding, Fiscal Year 2023/2024,
Round 8 Palm Communities, City of
Hemet, and Kingdom Development,
Inc.-Palm Villas at State from the
California Department of Housing
and Community Development
(HCD).

The funding includes a regional
mobility hub to be constructed by
Riverside County Transportation
Agency (RTA) in the City of Hemet
on a 2-acre, city-owned parcel
located east of the Rail right of way,
south of East Date Street, west of

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Metrolink Station Connection to
Downtown (Continued)
North Juanita Street, and north of
East Devonshire Avenue. The
Mobility Hub is projected to include
10 bus bays, shelters/canopies,
parking spaces, storage, restrooms,
and security structure. This Hub will
facilitate timed transfer connections,
accommodate future growth, and
will be utilized by RTA Routes 28,
44, 74, 79, and GoMicro, the new
on-demand microtransit service in
Hemet-San Jacinto.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-5
Master Flood Control and
Drainage Plan. Update the City’s
master flood control and drainage
plan or create sub-area drainage
plans to identify drainage
infrastructure needs and design
standards. Prioritize drainage
solutions and sub-area plans for the
Tres Cerritos, Northwest Hemet,
and West Hemet Districts.

In-Progress The project was initiated in 2013
with Riverside County Flood
Control District (RCFCD). The draft
document has been prepared and is
under review.

Ongoing coordination with Flood
Control.

Land Use
LU-P-26
Metrolink Station and Greenbelt.

The City shall consult with
Riverside County Transportation
Commission and Southern
California Regional Rail Authority
to establish a commuter rail station
between State Street and Buena
Vista Avenue north of the
downtown core, and to finalize the
location, timing, environmental
compliance, construction schedule,
and funding so that the station is
constructed efficiently and timely.

In-Progress The Mobility Hub concept,
including a Metrolink Station and
bus hub, was completed in March
2018. The City has been working
with RTA in preparing an agreement
to construct facility.

Land Use
LU-P-30
West Hemet Metrolink Station.

The City shall consult with
Riverside County Transportation
Commission and Southern
California Regional Rail Authority
regarding future establishment of a
Metrolink station in west Hemet.

In-Progress The Mobility Hub concept,
including a Metrolink Station and
bus hub, was completed in March
2018. The City received SB 2
funding for preparation of the
Transit Oriented Development and
Mobility Hub site. Efforts are
underway.

Land Use
LU-P-31
MSHCP Criteria Cell
Refinement. Coordinate with
property owners and resource
agencies to pursue a criteria cell
refinement for the MSHCP criteria
cells within the western Hemet area
In-Progress On July 1, 2021 the city adopted
Resolution 2021-038 establishing the
Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan
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in order to preserve and enhance
viable hábitat.
applicable to all developments in the
plan area.

Land Use
LU-P-54
Annual General Plan Progress
Report. The City shall prepare and
submit a General Plan Annual
Progress Report to the City
Council, State Office of Planning &
Research (OPR) and the
Department of Housing &
Community Development (HCD),
in accordance with California
Government Code Section 65400.

In-Progress On March 26, 2024 the City Council
approved the 2023 General Plan
Progress Report which was
submitted to HCD and OPR. 2025
General Plan Progress Report is on
track for submission to HCD and
OPR by April 1, 2026.

Open Space
OS-P-9
Preservation Design Standards.

Encourage the on-site preservation
of attractive and significant natural
resources such as rock
outcroppings, viewsheds, native
vegetation, and landmark trees
through the development review
process.

In-Progress
On-going
Included in the site development
standards for projects in single-
family residential zones. To be added
to the other zones.

Circulation
C-P-13
Bike Paths Required. Require the
provision of bike paths and trail
systems in conjunction with new
development. In established
neighborhoods, program bike paths
as part of the annual CIP process,
and include with associated street
projects. Design bike trails and
routes in accordance with the
guidelines contained in the
Circulation Element and Recreation
and Trails Element, and the
WRCOG Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan

On-going Seek grant funding for Open Space
and Trails Plans
Circulation
C-P-4
Regional Coordination. To
reduce expenditure, improve design,
and minimize traffic congestion,
coordinate with regional agencies
and neighboring jurisdictions to
facilitate local street improvements
with major transportation system
improvement pro
jects.

On-going Coordination by Engineering with
the regional agencies.

Circulation
C-P-19
Actively Pursue Transportation
Funding Sources. A variety of
Federal, State and Local funding
sources and grants are available for
transportation, bikeway and
pedestrian improvements and
should be regularly pursued for
On-going
Grant applications are coordinated
by Engineering.

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transportation related
improvements in the City.

Circulation
C-P-21
Require Studies that Address
Project Level Conditions. Many
traffic studies look at the future
when the entire circulation system is
developed. The City shall require
that projects assess traffic impacts
based on existing and opening-day
conditions of individual projects to
ensure that adequate capacity exists
to serve any new development
project.

On-going
Implemented through the project
review process
Community
Design
CD-P-10

Community
Design
CD-P-10
(Continued)
Pedestrian Scale Improvements.

The City shall encourage private
property owners to complete
building rehabilitations and
additions consistent with a
pedestrian-scale environment.

Design techniques that encourage a
pedestrian-scale environment include,
but are not limited to:

x Orienting development
toward the street.
x Placing parking lots
behind or to the side of
buildings.
x Incorporating human-scale
design details such as
awnings, storefront
windows, and light
fixtures.
x Discouraging wide
expanses of parking lot
between the sidewalk and
the front of commercial
buildings.
x Providing safe, easily
identifiable pedestrian
access through the parking
lot from multiple access
points
x Providing pedestrian links
between individual uses
within individual centers,
between centers, and along
commercial corridors
On-going Implemented through the project
review process

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x Using street furniture
(planters, benches,
drinking fountains,
newspaper racks, bike
racks, trash receptacles)
within commercial areas to
create and enhance urban
open spaces within
commercial areas and to
emphasize appropriate
architectural themes.
x Designing commercial
buildings and projects so
as to have a central plaza
or main visual focus or
feature which is oriented
toward pedestrian and
transit connections.

Community
Design
CD-P-11

Community
Design
CD-P-11
(Continued)
Hillside Protection. Throughout
the ongoing development review
process, the City shall employ the
following hillside preservation and
protection techniques:
x Enforcing the City’s
Hillside Development
Ordinance and updating
the Ordinance to reflect
policies of the General
Plan not already contained
in the ordinance and to
reflect hillside
development patterns and
trends.
x Adopting design standards
and guidelines specific to
hillside development that
address, for example, site
architecture, building
heights, location, grading,
materials, and street layout.
x Encouraging clustering of
dwelling units as an
acceptable hillside
preservation technique.

Clustering units should not
result in a density that
exceeds the maximum
density established by the
On-going
Implemented through the project
review process.

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Hillside Residential land
use designation.
x Developing roadways,
driveways, and other
access points in a manner
that enables adequate
emergency access.
x Strictly enforcing
provisions in the Hemet
Municipal Code for
Wildland Interface Areas
(Chapter 14, Article IX,
Division 2) to ensure
hillside development
proceeds in a fire safe
environment.
x Identifying, preserving, and
protecting prominent
ridgelines, canyons, and
other natural land forms
such as rock outcroppings.
x Ensuring new
development is consistent
with all applicable
regulations, including but
not limited to, the Hemet
Municipal Code and the
Western Riverside County
Multiple-Species Habitat
Conservation Plan.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-2
Water Supply Assessment.

Ensure that projects proposing 500
dwelling units or more comply with
California Water Code Section
10910 (Senate Bill 221), requiring
the preparation of a water supply
assessment indicating that a long-
term water supply (for a 20-year
time frame) is available.

On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-4
Project Review for Storm
Drainage. Require project
applicants to decrease stormwater
runoff and increase groundwater
recharge.

On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-7
Coordination with Utility
Providers. Continue to work with
local utility providers to allow them
adequate time to prepare plans for
On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

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servicing new planned growth and
major development projects.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-9
Coordination with School
Districts. Provide information to
the Hemet Unified School District,
San Jacinto Unified School District
and other area school districts when
considering General Plan
amendments, specific plans, zone
changes, subdivisions, and other
land use decisions that may impact
schools.

On-going
Implemented through the project
review process.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-11
School Impact Fees. As permitted
under state law, the Hemet Unified
School District and other area
school districts impose developer
fees on new residential construction
within their districts.

On-going Fees are established and collected by
the school districts serving Hemet
residents.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-18
Infrastructure and Facilities
Funding. Pursue a variety of
funding approaches including
impact fees, assessments, benefit
districts, transportation funds,
CDBG, federal and state grants,
Redevelopment, and other
programs to revitalize and upgrade
infrastructure within the City.

On-going The most recent example is the CFD
for the McSweeny Farms Specific
Plan to complete the infrastructure
improvements.

Community
Services and
Infrastructure
CSI-P-19
Water and Sewer Performance
Standards Through the
development review process ensure
that adequate fire flow as
established by the Hemet Fire
Department will be maintained,
along with sufficient storage for
emergency situations and adequate
service pressure.

On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

Historic
Resources
HR-P-10
Studies and Surveys. Use the
development and environmental
review processes for private sector,
public facilities, and public
infrastructure projects to require
effective mitigation where
development may affect
archaeological or paleontological
resources.

On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

Land Use
LU-P-3
Comprehensive Municipal Code
Update. The City shall continue to
update the municipal code chapters
as needed to be consistent with the
On-going
From January 2012 through
December 2021, the City has
processed different Zoning
Ordinance Amendments to clarify,

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goals and policies of the General
Plan and to address changes in state
and federal law, or the adoption of
regional programs, as required.
update, and reorganize the zoning
ordinance to make it more effective,
consistent, and user friendly.

Land Use
LU-P-5
Development Mitigation
Assessment. As a condition of
approval for all discretionary
projects, the City shall require
applicants to document that City
performance standards for
infrastructure, schools, and public
services provided in the
Community Services and
Infrastructure Element of the
General Plan are met.

On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

Land Use
LU-P-7
Community Collaboration.

Encourage community and
stakeholder collaboration through
town-hall meetings, early
consultation with stakeholders, and
maintaining an open and
transparent governmental process.

On-going
The city hosts regular meetings in-
person and online with community
groups and other stakeholders. The
city conducts community workshops
on projects that are of particular
interest to the community.

Land Use
LU-P-15
Fiscal Impact Analysis. Require a
fiscal impact analysis for any
development project requesting
public funding, revenue sharing, or
infrastructure participation, and for
major new developments and
annexations.

On-going
Implemented through the project
review process.

Land Use
LU-P-16
Development Review Process.

Continue to evaluate and improve
the development review process for
increased efficiency and
effectiveness and revise
applications, procedures, and
informational materials as needed.

On-going
Implemented through the project
review process.

Land Use
LU-P-22
Access Consolidation. As part of
the development review process for
new construction and reuse
projects, the City shall encourage
consolidation of driveway access
points along both Florida Avenue
and State Street.

On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

Land Use
LU-P-34
Senior Housing Conversion
Ordinance. The City shall continue
to enforce the Senior Housing
Conversion Ordinance that requires
On-going Implemented through the project
review process.

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